Field Interviewer

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This study seeks to understand the dynamic complexity underlying acculturative stress and mental well-being among Ghanaian immigrants living in New York City. For this project, we are seeking part-time interviewers to conduct qualitative interviews and support the project activities such as outreach, and recruitment between April and December 2026.

Requirements

Graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in public health, community health, psychology, nursing, social work, or related fields.
Articulate and tactful communication skills; readiness to meet and work directly with community members and research participants.
Outstanding data collection and record keeping
Must be tech savvy and able to troubleshoot for research participants (Wi-Fi connection, Zoom meetings, etc.).
Experience working in immigrant communities is essential.
Ability to follow research protocol, and handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
Must be able to work nights and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with African immigrants is desirable.
Experience using REDCap, Qualtrics, or other survey tools, as well as mobile hotspots, iPads, and digital recorders.
Knowledge of and/or experience collaborating with African immigrant communities.
Completion of CITI training courses in social and behavioral research with human subjects is required for all staff.

Responsibilities

Recruit/follow up with project participants in person, via phone calls, email or social media to schedule interviews.
Conduct quantitative surveys.
Distribute program materials and participant gift cards or other incentives.
Participate in team meetings.
Perform data entry associated with interviews.
Maintain research equipment
Complete mandatory trainings.
Other duties as assigned.