Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Saginaw, MI

11d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants. They make in-person contact with selected respondents, including approaching households without prior appointments, to explain the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. They administer standardized computer-assisted interviews, collect confidential information, and follow respondent-contact schedules set by the Field Supervisor. The position includes independently managing administrative duties such as conference calls, online training, scheduled data transmissions, project-equipment updates, and timely, accurate Time & Expense reports. Field Interviewers attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the field supervisor, participate in field observations, and carefully safeguard project equipment, materials, and participant incentives. The work may require driving and working after dark, travel in various weather conditions, and a variable schedule determined by quarterly schedules and assignment size and location. Physical tasks include carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs, with supplies and equipment weighing up to 13 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective spoken communication and listening skills.
Fluency in English 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 transmission 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, and a reliable internet connection, for training and required virtual meetings.
Ability to meet the physical demands of carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs; supplies and equipment may weigh up to 13 pounds.
Availability for a variable work schedule as dictated 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.
Administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires to selected individuals, collecting confidential information.
Manage administrative duties independently, including participating in conference calls and completing online training.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Take full and legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Assume responsibility for and carefully track participant incentives.
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 when required.