Field Interviewer - Part-time

Compensation

• The pay rate for this position is $
  21 per hour based on experience and geographic location.
• Additional $4.98/hr will be provided for up to 40 hours per week as a Health and Welfare stipend as this position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA).
• 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.

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.

• Travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
• Make in‑person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• Perform proper administration of a computer‑assisted interview, collecting confidential information, and administering standardized questionnaires to selected individuals
• Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• Assume full and legal responsibility for use and care of project‑issued equipment
• Safeguard any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft
• Assume responsibility for and carefully track all participant incentives
• Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
• Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Approach selected households without prior appointment
• Work and drive after dark
• Attend weekly scheduled calls with Field Supervisor
• Adhere to a schedule set by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times
• Provide availability for field observations conducted by a member of client or RTI staff
• Maintain required system updates to project equipment and completion of administrative tasks

• Must attend all trainings and successfully complete required courses
• Attend a 5‑day virtual training. Each training day will consist of 4 hours of instructor‑led live training via Zoom, 2‑3 hours of independent completed tasks including online courses, 2 hours live Zoom assistance provided after class for those wanting or requiring extra assistance
• After training, complete and successfully pass a certification demonstrating ability to complete an NSDUH field interview

• The data collection period is expected to start September 2026
• On average, you will be needed part‑time approximately 25 hours per week when work is available
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4 days each week
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be evenings and weekends
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 3 hours long not including travel time

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that affects the use of our online application system, or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, please  for information on how to contact us to request an accommodation.

• 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 U.S. driver’s license and reliable personal…