Research Liaison

RTI International•Macon, GA

About The Position

Research Liaisons travel frequently to selected venues to recruit venues and study participants, explain the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. They administer standardized questionnaires, collect and maintain confidential information, and maintain current knowledge of relevant developments in the field. Liaisons contact local venues by phone, email, or in person, identify decision makers, explain the study, and recruit up to 20 venues. They onboard venue staff and maintain relationships with managers, owners, and staff throughout the study. Liaisons encourage staff participation through on-the-spot screener participation using a project tablet or passive recruitment materials. They launch data-collection waves by posting recruitment materials and close each wave by collecting the materials once participation targets are met. They conduct patron intercept recruitment using a tablet for five-minute screeners and provide monetary incentives upon completion. They maintain supplies at venues and complete periodic venue assessments. The role includes independently managing administrative duties, participating in conference calls, completing online training, transmitting data as scheduled, and submitting timely, accurate time and expense reports. Liaisons are responsible for the proper use and care of issued equipment and for safeguarding and tracking participant incentives, equipment, and project materials. The position requires standing, walking, climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials weighing 20 pounds or more.

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.
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 flexibility to work dates and times determined by venue recruitment efforts.
Comfort with bar, brewery, and music venue settings, including busy and loud establishments; ability to adapt to various social environments and areas.
Ability to work with another venue liaison and project staff as an effective, cohesive team and adhere to project requirements.
Ability to 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 transmissions 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 varied 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.
Meet selected respondents in person 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 decision makers; explain the study; and gain 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 to sign up on the spot 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 them once participation targets are met.
Conduct active intercept recruitment of patrons 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 proper use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Carefully track participant incentives.
Submit timely and accurate time and expense reports.
Organize, safely store, and ship paperwork weekly and in a timely fashion.
Document activity and interactions with patrons or venue managers as required.