Field Interviewer - Part Time

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 • Approaching selected households without a prior appointment • Adhering to a schedule set by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times • 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 • Attending scheduled virtual meetings with other members of the project team and weekly scheduled meetings with the field supervisor • Participating in field observations conducted by a member of client or RTI staff • Maintaining required system updates to project equipment and completion of administrative tasks • Working and driving after dark

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 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