Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Anchorage, AK

10d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants and make in-person contact with selected respondents. They explain the study, answer questions, obtain participation, and may approach selected households without a prior appointment. Interviewers follow contact schedules set by the Field Supervisor and administer standardized, computer-assisted interviews, collecting confidential information from selected individuals. The role includes independently managing administrative duties such as conference calls, online training, scheduled data transmissions, system updates, and timely, accurate Time & Expense reports. Interviewers attend virtual project-team meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, and participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff. They are responsible for the proper use and care of project-issued equipment and for tracking and safeguarding participant incentives, equipment, and project materials. The position requires working and driving after dark and following a variable work schedule based on quarterly schedules and assignment size and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Availability for the entire training and data-collection period.
Ability to successfully complete training.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Comfort using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and associated equipment.
Access to password-protected Wi-Fi for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Willingness to work in various weather conditions and after dark.
Regular access to a computer with a webcam or an internet-enabled device with a forward-facing camera, such as a tablet or smartphone, and a reliable internet connection for training and required virtual meetings.
Ability to perform physical activities including carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs; physical effort includes handling supplies and equipment weighing up to 13 pounds.
Availability for a variable work schedule determined by the quarterly schedule and the size and location of assignments.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, including email and internet proficiency.
Comfort working in unfamiliar areas.
Availability for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area.

Responsibilities

Travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants.
Make in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
Approach selected households without a prior appointment.
Follow the Field Supervisor’s schedule for respondent contact times.
Properly administer computer-assisted interviews, collect confidential information, and administer standardized questionnaires to selected individuals.
Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online training.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials from damage, loss, or theft.
Track participant incentives carefully and assume responsibility for them.
Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.
Attend scheduled virtual meetings with project-team members and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor.
Participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff.
Maintain required system updates to project equipment and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark.