Field Data Collector - Pre-K On My Way (Rehire Only)

Who We Are  NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that    delivers insights and analysis decision-makers trust.  What We Do

NORC partners with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to conduct survey research that informs critical decisions facing society. 

• NORC Field Data Collectors, internally known as field interviewers, play a significant role in collecting the data that drives our research. 
• They conduct phone and in-person interviews to gather survey data for research on subjects including childcare, health care, employment, education, and economics.

Want to learn more about what it's like to be a field interviewer? This video provides a firsthand look at the meaningful work that drives our mission forward. A Day In The Life: Field Interviewers at NORC 

The Ideal Candidate for Field Data Collector

 

• Looking for flexible, part-time work (20 – 25 hours a week).
• Our most successful interviewers typically dedicate 4-6 hours a day to interviewing. 
• Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to your own work schedule while meeting weekly requirements.   
• Comfortable interacting with school staff and preschool aged children.
• Has prior field interviewing, childcare, sales, teaching, healthcare, or customer service experience.
• Enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions. 

Requirements For Employment:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• NORC Field Interviewer Experience Required
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• Available to work Monday – Friday during business hours.
• Must be comfortable working with preschool age children.
• Must be willing to drive 50-100 miles round trip.
• Available to attend three days of virtual training in February.
• Must have working knowledge and ability to navigate a tablet; and document via paper assessments.
• All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I9 documentation).
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

Salary And Benefits:

This position is classified as intermittent. The pay rate for this position will be $20.75 per hour, based on experience and geographic location. 

• NORC will contribute to an individually owned, fully vested retirement account for those who meet eligibility requirements. 
• Intermittent staff are eligible to make pre-tax or post-tax contributions as part of NORC’s Supplemental Retirement Plan. 
• Opportunity to earn more for bilingual speakers. 
• NORC will provide compensation for: training hours, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses. 
• Corporate Discounts
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for 2 days holiday pay
• Corporate Discounts
• Paid orientation and training
• Possibility for advancement into full-time management roles
• Opportunity for annual raises and/or performance bonuses for those who meet performance goals.

• NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency  

  Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).   

   

Other Important Details to Note 

• The Pre - K On My Way (PKOMW) curriculum. As part of the evaluation, we will be conducting school readiness assessments with children aged 3 & 4 in preschool classrooms in the Denver Public School System.
• Field in-person data collection will begin in February 2025 and is anticipated to end May 2025. The field interviewer role is project-based work that ends based upon business needs.
• Field data collection is project-based work that ends once the research is complete. 
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