Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Elgin, IL

11d

About The Position

Field Interviewers travel frequently 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 a prior appointment. Interviewers follow the Field Supervisor’s schedule for respondent contact times and administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires while collecting confidential information. The role includes independently handling administrative duties, participating in conference calls and online trainings, transmitting data on schedule, maintaining project equipment and system updates, and completing administrative tasks. Interviewers are responsible for the careful use and security of project-issued equipment, participant incentives, and project materials, including tracking incentives and submitting timely, accurate Time & Expense reports. They attend scheduled virtual team meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, participate in field observations conducted by client or RTI staff, and may work and drive after dark. Work schedules vary according to the quarterly schedule 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 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, such as a tablet or smartphone, and reliable internet connection for training courses and required virtual meetings.
Ability to carry, lift, stand, bend, stretch, stoop, type, and climb stairs; physical effort includes handling supplies and equipment up to 13 pounds.
Availability for a variable work schedule as 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 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.
Make in-person contact with selected respondents, explain 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 while collecting confidential information.
Manage administrative duties independently, including conference calls and 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 all participant incentives.
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 a client or RTI staff member.
Maintain required system updates to project equipment and complete administrative tasks.
Work and drive after dark.