Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Overland Park, KS

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 a prior appointment, to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. Interviewers follow contact-time schedules set by the Field Supervisor and administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires while collecting confidential information. The role also includes independently managing administrative duties, participating in conference calls and virtual project meetings, completing online training, transmitting data as scheduled, maintaining project equipment and system updates, and submitting accurate and timely Time & Expense reports. Interviewers are responsible for the care and security of project-issued equipment, materials, and participant incentives, which they must track carefully. The work may involve working and driving after dark, varied schedules, and possible overnight travel when remote segments are included in an assignment area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills in 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 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 determined by the quarterly schedule and the size and location of assignments.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, and curious disposition, with enjoyment of interacting with people from varied backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, particularly 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 respondent contact-time schedules set by the Field Supervisor.
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.
Track all participant incentives carefully.
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.