Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Saginaw, MI

12d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants and make in-person contact with selected respondents. They discuss the study, answer questions, obtain participation, and may approach selected households without a prior appointment. Interviewers follow respondent-contact schedules set by the Field Supervisor and administer standardized computer-assisted interviews to collect confidential information. The role includes independently managing administrative duties, participating in conference calls and online training, transmitting data on schedule, and completing timely and accurate Time & Expense reports. Interviewers attend scheduled virtual project-team meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, participate in field observations, maintain project equipment and system updates, and carefully manage and safeguard project-issued equipment, participant incentives, and materials. The position involves working and driving after dark, variable schedules, frequent travel, and potential overnight travel for remote assignment segments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills in speech and listening.
Fluency in English in 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 a password-protected Wi-Fi connection 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, plus a reliable internet connection, for training and required virtual meetings.
Ability to meet physical demands 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 dictated by the quarterly schedule, 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 set 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 the Field Supervisor's schedule for respondent contact times.
Administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires, collecting confidential information from selected individuals.
Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume 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 scheduled meetings with the Field Supervisor.
Participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff.
Maintain required system updates on project equipment and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark.