Experienced Traveling Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International•Remote,

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position requires frequent travel to various locations to recruit study participants. The Field Interviewer will make in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation. Responsibilities include collecting confidential information, administering standardized questionnaires, managing administrative duties such as participating in conference calls and completing online trainings, and transmitting data as scheduled. The role also involves assuming responsibility for project-issued equipment, safeguarding participant incentives and project materials, tracking all participant incentives, and submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports. Additionally, the interviewer will attend virtual meetings, maintain communication with project staff, and attend debrief meetings to provide feedback for methodological improvements. The job requires standing, walking, climbing stairs, and transporting equipment weighing 15 pounds or more.

Requirements

Must have previously worked for RTI
Must possess High School Diploma or GED
Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening
Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
Available for entire training and data collection period
Available to work each day while on travel assignment
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 Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
Able to keep project information confidential
Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
Comfortable working in unfamiliar areas

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Experience conducting in-person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents

Responsibilities

Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
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
Attend virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
Maintaining adequate and timely communication with all project staff
Attending debrief meetings to provide feedback to help inform methodological improvements