Hybrid Field Interviewer

Vital Research • Eugene, OR

21d • $80 - $95 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vital Research is seeking independent contractors for a statewide project in partnership with the State of Oregon. The project will collect confidential survey data from individuals receiving state-supported services to understand their quality of life and satisfaction and help inform service delivery. Topics include access to essential services, communication with providers and case managers, service choice and quality, transportation, personal safety, community inclusion, and empowerment.

Field Interviewers contact pre-identified participants and conduct surveys by video, phone, or in person according to participant preference. Contractors use company-provided tablets, software, and established project protocols to record responses accurately and protect confidentiality. The work is flexible and project-based: contractors manage their own schedules while meeting project expectations and deadlines. The expected commitment is at least five completed surveys per week, generally averaging one survey per day.

The contract runs from December 7, 2026, through May 30, 2027, or until all interviews are completed. Required training is provided before interviews begin. Compensation is paid per completed survey, with rates varying by interview method, and separate payments are available for specified training milestones.

Requirements

• Have been an Oregon resident for the most recent five years.
• Communicate clearly and build trust and rapport with others.
• Be comfortable conducting interviews by video, phone, and in person.
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Be comfortable using tablets, mobile applications, and digital tools.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Have reliable transportation and access to a personal vehicle for in-person interviews.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting interviews, surveys, or research.
• Experience supporting older adults, people with disabilities, or other underserved populations through social services, community outreach, or related work.

Responsibilities

• Contact participants from a provided list to schedule and complete surveys.
• Complete an average of one survey per day or five surveys per week.
• Conduct surveys using company-provided technology and established protocols.
• Accurately record participant responses while maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with participants.
• Demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity during participant interactions.
• Communicate with the research team about project-related questions or updates.
• Use the provided translation service when needed.
• Manage own schedule and complete assignments within established project expectations.

Benefits

• Flexible, project-based work with autonomy to manage your own schedule.
• Company-provided tablet and software.
• Required training provided before participant interviews.
• Training payments: $50 upon completing pre-training modules, $300 upon completing mandatory virtual training December 7–9, 2026, and $50 upon completing required post-training knowledge and skills assessments for eligible contractors.
• Per-survey compensation: $80 per completed phone interview, $85 per completed video interview, and $95 or more per completed in-person interview depending on travel distance.

What This Job Offers

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