Field Interviewer - Part-time

Responsibilities

• 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, collect confidential information, and administer standardized questionnaires to selected individuals
• Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• Transmit data as scheduled
• 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 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
• Ability 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

• 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
• Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas
• Available for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area

RTI International Field Employees receive competitive compensation, flexible work schedule (offering great work/life balance!), access to an employee discount program, and reimbursable travel time & mileage.

Compensation: $23 / hour

Additional Details: May 27, 2026.