Field Interviewer - Part-time

The pay rate for this position is $  21   per hour based on experience and geographic location.

This position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of $  4.98   per hour will be provided for up to 40 hours per week.

You are also eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout, as well as access to an employee discount program.

Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable.

Field Interviewers are responsible for:

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

Performing proper administration of a computer-assisted interview, collecting confidential information, and administering standardized questionnaires to selected individuals

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

Approaching selected households without prior appointment

Working and driving after dark

Attending weekly scheduled calls with Field Supervisor

Adhering to a schedule set by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times

Providing availability for field observations conducted by a member of client or RTI staff

Maintaining required system updates to project equipment and completion of administrative tasks

RTI International is seeking part-time Field Interviewers to work on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a government-sponsored research study that has been conducted since 1971.  This important study provides up-to-date information on alcohol, tobacco, drug use, mental health, and other health-related issues in the United States.

As a field interviewer, you will contact selected households and communicate the importance of participating in NSDUH.  Successful field interviewers need to be self-motivated, outgoing, and able to work on a variable schedule working when respondents are likely  ideal candidate is someone looking for a long-term career, passionate about the health and well-being of their community, and who does not want to work in an office.

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Field Representative/Interviewer

Position Overview
Minimum

Required Qualifications

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

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

Maintain regular access to a computer with a webcam or an internet enabled device with a forward-facing camera (e.g. tablet, smartphone) and reliable internet connection for completion of all training courses and virtual attendance for all required meetings

Position involves physical demands of carrying, lifting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing, and climbing stairs. Physical effort includes supplies and equipment up to 13 pounds

Available for a variable work schedule as dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds

Effective time, schedule, and workload management…