Field Interviewer - Part Time at RTI International

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Data collection, Interviewing, Time management, Workload management, Administrative duties, Survey administration, Data entry, Record keeping, Attention to detail, Interpersonal skills, Computer literacy, Email proficiency, Internet proficiency

Industry

Research Services

Description

Field Interviewers are responsible for: * Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants * Locating selected dwelling units, identifying eligible adult household members, administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected * Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation * Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires * 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 * Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work * Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom * This position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more. Qualifications 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 * Must be comfortable asking survey questions on personally sensitive subject matters (e.g. pregnancy, reproduction, sexual activity) * Must be willing to work approximately 20 hours a week, including weekends and weekday evenings, on a regular basis with occasional weekday daytime hours. * Must be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas 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 skills to meet set deadlines * Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency * Experience conducting in-person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents * Willingness to travel to other areas in geographical region (e.g., within state, adjacent state) for short periods of time

Responsibilities

Field Interviewers travel to selected locations to recruit participants, conduct in-person screening and main interviews, and collect confidential data. They are also responsible for managing administrative tasks, maintaining project equipment, and submitting accurate reports.