Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Rapid City, SD

11d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel to selected locations to recruit study participants and make in-person contact with selected respondents to explain the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. The role includes approaching selected households without prior appointments, following a schedule set by the Field Supervisor, administering standardized computer-assisted interviews, and collecting confidential information. Interviewers independently handle administrative duties, transmit data on schedule, and attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor. They are responsible for the proper use and care of project-issued equipment, safeguarding and tracking participant incentives and project materials, submitting accurate Time & Expense reports, maintaining equipment system updates, and completing administrative tasks. The position may require working and driving after dark, working in varied weather, and following a variable schedule based on quarterly schedules and assignment requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills, including speaking and listening.
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 other 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, 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 up to 13 pounds.
Availability for a variable work schedule as dictated by quarterly schedules 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.
Contact selected respondents in person to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
Approach selected households without a prior appointment.
Follow the respondent contact schedule set by the Field Supervisor.
Administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires and collect confidential information.
Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume responsibility for the proper use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
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.