Hybrid Field Interviewer

Vital Research • Flagstaff, AZ

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

Field Interviewers play a key role in collecting confidential survey data that informs critical social research. This role requires empathy, clear and transparent verbal communication skills, and the ability to be a self-starter. This is a flexible, autonomous, independent contractor role where you set your own schedule and work at your own pace. Using a company-provided tablet and software, Field Interviewers contact pre-identified participants to conduct surveys either in-person, over the phone, or via Zoom videoconference. As you collect participant answers, you’ll collaborate with our internal research team to ensure high-quality, ethical data collection that helps elevate underserved voices, contributing to the overall success of the research team.

Requirements

• Have access to a personal vehicle for in-person interviews

Nice To Haves

• Are Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Have experience conducting interviews, surveys, or working in research settings
• Excellent communicator who builds trust and rapport with participants
• Comfortable engaging with participants through multiple channels, including in-person, phone, and video interviews
• Have worked with aging, disabled, or underserved populations
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Are comfortable using tablets, downloading mobile apps, and using other digital tools to complete tasks efficiently
• Enjoy working independently and managing your own schedule

Responsibilities

• Reach out to participants from a provided list and schedule/complete in-person surveys
• Conduct 1 survey per day or 5 surveys per week using assigned tools and protocols
• Accurately capture participant responses using company-provided tablets and software, with high attention to detail and confidentiality
• Maintain professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions
• Communicate regularly with the research team for updates and support
• Utilize provided translation service to administer surveys as needed to non-English-speaking participants, undergoing training to use systems properly.

Benefits

• Pay is per completed survey, with rates varying by method (phone, Zoom, or in-person)
• $80 per completed phone interview.
• $85 per completed video interview.
• $95+ per completed in-person interview, depending on travel distance.
• You control your schedule; we only ask that 5 surveys are completed weekly
• Training and orientation are provided as follows:
• $50 upon completion of pre-training modules
• $300 upon completion of virtual training
• $50 upon completion of a skills assessment and mock interview

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees