Bilingual; Spanish Research Interviewer

Position Purpose

The part‑time Bilingual Research Interviewer position will support the Survey, Qualitative and Applied Data (SQuAD) Research Core at the Brown University School of Public Health in conducting high quality survey research in English and Spanish. The role is central to outreach efforts within diverse local communities, including Spanish‑speaking populations. This is an onsite, fixed‑term position with a current end date of April 30 2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

• Recruit participants.
• Conduct telephone interviews.
• Distribute and collect mailed surveys.
• Conduct in‑person interviews with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and members of multiple cultural and ethnic groups.
• Execute research activities at participants’ homes, health care settings, community‑based locations, and other relevant sites.

• Associate’s degree plus 1–3 years of related experience, or equivalent education/work experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with human subjects’ research; in‑person interviewing preferred, bilingual (Spanish) interviewing preferred.
• Proficient with computers and technology, including MS Office products (Word, Excel) and databases; willingness to learn new software applications and technologies; REDCap and Qualtrics experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct business, draft correspondence, and engage with clients/participants in both Spanish and English.
• Excellent oral, telephone, and written communication skills, especially one‑on‑one communication skills.
• Proven ability to establish immediate professional rapport with diverse populations and navigate various social and cultural contexts with sensitivity and ease.
• Strong attention to detail, superior work ethic, professionalism, and organizational skills.
• Ability to closely follow study protocol and enter data accurately.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effort to meet project goals.
• Ability to reliably travel to various research sites and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.