Jobs in Union County

About The Position

Requirements

• Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor).
• Ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information.
• Available and able to complete 20 – 25 hours of web-based training per week between August 3, 2026 and August 16, 2026.
• Live in or around the geographic work area defined by the project sample.
• Available to work during the data collection period from August 17 through December 31, 2026.
• Available to work 20-25 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends on specified days/times when work is available; 3 to 4 hours at a time.
• Lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment and materials.
• Walk several blocks.
• Climb a flight of stairs carrying equipment.
• Have regular and reliable access to telephone service with a long-distance calling feature, either landline or cellular.
• Have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed internet home connection.
• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle.
• Meet Westat’s minimum insurance coverage requirements.
• Have a current and valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.

Nice To Haves

• In-person interviewing and/or cold calling experience.
• Experience working with the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and socio-economic groups.
• Comfortable using a laptop computer.
• Able to establish and maintain good rapport with study respondents.
• Comfortable working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors.
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently.
• Work successfully in a team environment with little direct supervision.
• Individuals bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to travel overnight if project assignments become available.

Responsibilities

• Locate sampled addresses.
• Screen household members for a longitudinal study.
• Regularly receive and transmit data via the internet.
• Report progress and costs to supervisor.
• Complete web-based training.
• Communicate with assigned supervisor multiple times per week during training.
• Perform local travel to complete project work.
• Knock on doors in unfamiliar locations.

Benefits

• Overtime pay
• Potential for production bonus at client discretion
• Paid vacation
• Holiday leave
• Sick leave
• 401(k) program