Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Boise, ID

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, approach selected households without prior appointments, and follow the Field Supervisor’s schedule for respondent contact times. Interviewers administer computer-assisted interviews and standardized questionnaires, collecting confidential information from selected individuals. The role includes independently handling administrative duties such as conference calls, online training, data transmission, system updates, and accurate, timely Time & Expense reports. Interviewers attend virtual project meetings and weekly meetings with the Field Supervisor, participate in field observations, and take responsibility for the care and security of project equipment, participant incentives, and other materials. The position may require working and driving after dark, travel to unfamiliar locations, work in varied weather, and a variable schedule based on assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective spoken communication and listening skills.
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 transmission and administrative duties.
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 meet the physical demands of carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs; physical effort includes handling supplies and equipment weighing 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 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.
Independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls and online training.
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.
Track participant incentives carefully and assume responsibility for them.
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.