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 
• 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 
• Attending virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team 
• Approaching selected households without a prior appointment
• Working and driving after dark
• Participating in weekly scheduled calls with the Field Supervisor

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications 

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment 
• 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 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 WiFi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities 
• Able to keep project information confidential 
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark 

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates 

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds 
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines 
• Computer skills, including email and internet proficiency 
• Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas
• Maintain required system updates to project equipment, and completion of administrative tasks