Bilingual Field Data Collector - AmeriSpeak

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 in-person interviews to gather survey data for research on subjects including health care, employment, education, and economics.

The Ideal Candidate for Field Data Collector

• Flexible, part-time work (15 – 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 
• Enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions  
• Available to meet with people in-person at their homes, jobs, or other public spaces to conduct interviews, sometimes without notice to the residents  
• Able to work evenings and weekends when people are more likely to be at home 
• Has field interviewing, canvassing, hospitality, sales, or customer service experience 

Requirements For Employment: Buscamos entrevistadores bilingues para una encuesta en la comunidad Latino/a/e. Ayude que la comunidad Latino/a/e sea representada.   **This position requires an individual who is Spanish-language proficient at a conversational level.**

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• Must be comfortable making contact with participants unannounced and without appointments
• Must be able and willing to drive in metropolitan or rural areas within a 50–100-mile range 
• Must be able and willing to work a mix of afternoon, evening, and weekends when people are more likely to be at home  
• Must reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in the posting
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation 
• Must have basic knowledge of a tablet or laptop computer usage skills such as sending email or opening and using a web browser to search for information.
• All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 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 $21.75 per hour, with additional bilingual pay of $1.00 for each hour worked after certification is completed; base pay is 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. 
• We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• The pay range for field interviewers in California is $19.00-$28.81 per hour. The starting rate for field interviewers in California is $19.00/hour.
• Opportunity to earn more for bilingual speakers. 
• NORC will provide compensation for training, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses. 
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for 2 days holiday pay
• Corporate Discounts
• Paid Orientation
• 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 

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