Research Liaison

RTI International•Macon, GA

About The Position

Research Liaisons recruit venues and participants for a study and carry out data collection activities at selected locations. They contact venue decision makers to explain the study and obtain agreement to participate, recruit up to 20 local venues, onboard staff, and maintain relationships with venue managers, owners, and staff throughout the study. They encourage staff sign-ups and conduct patron intercept recruitment using a project tablet, including five-minute screeners and participant incentives. Liaisons launch and close data-collection waves by posting and removing passive recruitment materials, keep supplies stocked, and complete periodic venue assessments. They administer standardized questionnaires, collect and maintain confidential information, transmit data on schedule, and complete administrative duties such as conference calls, online training, documentation, and weekly paperwork. They are responsible for project equipment and materials and for accurately tracking, safeguarding, and accounting for participant incentives and expenses. The role requires frequent travel to selected venues and availability for afternoons, evenings, and weekends. It involves standing, walking, climbing stairs, working in busy and loud bar, brewery, or music venue settings, and transporting equipment and materials weighing 20 pounds or more. Liaisons may work in various weather conditions and after dark, and must have reliable personal transportation and password-protected Wi-Fi access.

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 and ability to successfully complete training.
Valid US driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Ability to accurately account for incentive money paid to respondents and request replenishments.
Ability to obtain, safeguard, and submit expense receipts for client records and reimbursement.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Availability to work required afternoons, evenings, and weekends, and flexible availability on dates and times determined by venue recruitment efforts.
Comfort in bar, brewery, or music venue settings, including busy and loud establishments.
Ability to adapt to varied social environments and areas.
Ability to document activity and interactions, complete and organize paperwork, store it safely, and ship it weekly and on time.
Ability to work effectively with another venue liaison and project staff.
Ability to adhere to project requirements and explain the importance of the study.
Comfort using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and associated equipment.
Access to a password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities.
Effective decision-making and task-management skills.
Willingness to work in various weather conditions and after dark.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and transport equipment and materials weighing 20 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Data collection experience preferred.
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.
Outgoing and comfortable approaching and speaking with strangers.

Responsibilities

Travel frequently to selected location venues.
Make in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation.
Collect and maintain confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.
Contact local venues by phone, email, or in person; identify venue decision makers; explain the study; and obtain agreement to participate.
Recruit up to 20 local venues to participate in the study.
Onboard venue staff and maintain relationships with venue managers, owners, and staff throughout the study.
Encourage staff sign-ups through active screener participation using a project tablet or passive recruitment materials.
Launch each data-collection wave by posting passive recruitment materials and close each wave by collecting materials when participation targets are met.
Conduct active patron intercept recruitment using a tablet for five-minute screeners and provide monetary incentives upon completion.
Maintain study supplies at each venue and conduct periodic venue assessments.
Manage administrative duties, including conference calls and online trainings.
Transmit data as scheduled.
Assume responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment and safeguard participant incentives, equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Carefully track participant incentives and accurately account for incentive money paid to respondents and request replenishments.
Obtain, safeguard, and submit expense receipts for client records and reimbursement.
Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.
Complete, organize, safely store, and ship paperwork weekly and on time.
Document activity and interactions with patrons or venue managers as required.
Work effectively with another venue liaison and project staff as a cohesive team.
Adhere to project requirements.