Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Billings, MT

11d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel to selected locations to recruit study participants and make in-person contact with selected respondents. They explain the study, answer questions, obtain participation, and approach selected households without prior appointments. Interviewers follow contact schedules set by the Field Supervisor and administer standardized, computer-assisted interviews while collecting confidential information. The role includes independently managing administrative duties, participating in conference calls and online training, transmitting data on schedule, maintaining project equipment and system updates, and submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports. Interviewers are responsible for the proper care and legal use of project-issued equipment and for safeguarding and tracking participant incentives and project materials. They attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, participate in field observations, and work and drive after dark. Schedules vary according to quarterly schedules and the size and location of assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective communication skills through speech 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, such as a tablet or smartphone, and a reliable internet connection for training and required virtual meetings.
Ability to carry, lift, stand, bend, stretch, stoop, type, and climb stairs; physical effort includes handling supplies and equipment weighing up to 13 pounds.
Availability for a variable work schedule based on 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 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.
Contact selected respondents in person 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 trainings.
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 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.