Traveling Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International

13d

About The Position

Field Interviewers are responsible for: Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants Committing to 2 travel assignments a month that last 7 days each (Wednesday to Wednesday). Not including travel days, each trip to the field must be between 6 to 8 hours in length, not including travel to and from the assignment area Locating selected dwelling units, identifying eligible adult household members, administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings Transmitting data as scheduled Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft Assuming responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team Administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom This position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more

Requirements

Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening
Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
Available for entire training and data collection period
Able to successfully complete training
Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop and other associated equipment
Access to password protected WiFi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities
Able to keep project information confidential
Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
Must possess High School Diploma or GED
Must be comfortable asking survey questions on personally sensitive subject matters (e.g. pregnancy, reproduction, sexual activity)
Must be willing to work weekday evenings on a regular basis with occasional daytime hours, and weekends while on travel status

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
Prior experience working on NSFG or on other surveys that involved interviewing individuals about personally sensitive subject matters
Experience conducting in-person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents.
Willingness to travel to other areas for short periods of time

Responsibilities

Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
Committing to 2 travel assignments a month that last 7 days each (Wednesday to Wednesday)
Locating selected dwelling units, identifying eligible adult household members, administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
Transmitting data as scheduled
Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment
Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft
Assuming responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives
Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
Administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom