Field Interviewer

Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking Field Interviewers on behalf of our client in the Milwaukee WI area. As a Field Interviewer, you will conduct interviews supporting the MIDUS Study.

About the MIDUS Study

The first national survey of Midlife Development in the U.S. (MIDUS) was conducted in 1995/96 by the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Midlife Development. The study was conceived by a multidisciplinary team of scholars from fields of psychology, sociology, epidemiology, demography, anthropology, medicine, and health care policy. Their collective aim was to investigate the role of behavioral, psychological, and social factors in accounting for age-related variations in health and well-being in a national sample of Americans.

MIDUS study website: https://midus.wisc.edu/

This wave of interviews follows up with respondents who were interviewed in 2012. The interviews will be in person in respondents’ homes in Milwaukee. The respondents are an oversample of African Americans and the interview is 2.5 hours long. Respondents will receive $75 after the in-person interview, and will receive a total of $180 for their efforts if they complete all stages of the study.

The interview includes waist and hip measurements, so interviewers must be comfortable administering these anthropometric measures. Some of the questions may be considered to be of a sensitive nature, so interviewers must be comfortable asking questions of that type. For the most sensitive questions, the interviewer will be instructed to turn over the laptop to the respondent, with headphones, so that portion of the questionnaire can be self-administered by the respondent.

Applicants should live in Milwaukee County (or nearby). This is a part-time position and applicants must be available for 15-25 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work a combination of daytime and evening hours on weekdays and weekends when respondents will be available and must be available to attend in-person project training. Equipment will be provided and is for use only on this assignment. The compensation for this position is $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.

Responsibilities of a Field Interviewer

• Follow all project specifications and protocols
  
• Conduct computer-based interviews in-person with a high degree of accuracy and integrity
  
• Conduct locating activities online and in-person when Respondents are difficult to reach
  
• Regularly report to assigned Field Manager
  
• Exercise courtesy and professionalism to all Respondents
  
• Maintain confidentiality of all collected data
  
• Other duties as assigned by manager
  

Requirements of a Field Interviewer

• Must be 21 years of age
  
• Must be willing to travel to administer surveys to respondents in their homes
  
• Must be able to type 35 WPM
  
• Must have reliable personal transportation for business use
  
• Must have high speed wireless internet access at home
  
• Must be familiar with MS Office products
  
• Must have a private space to conduct interviews
  
• Must have own reliable vehicle and insurance
  
• Must have personal credit card and ability to charge up to $500 for reimbursable expenses
  
• Must be willing to travel within Milwaukee County to collect data
  
• This position requires candidates to consent to the performance of a background check, motor vehicle driving record and credit check
  
• Must have an acceptable driving record
  

Qualifications of a Field Interviewer

• Both English and Spanish fluency a plus but not required
  
• Have experience conducting in-person interviewing (CAPI)
  
• Exceptional reading, verbal, and listening skills with the ability to multi-task
  
• The ability to speak with Respondents using a tablet and keyboard to record responses
  
• Willingness to work in-person to locate selected households/Respondents and schedule appointments and conduct in-person interviews
  
• Courteous with effective communication skills and “people” skills
  
• Positive and self-motivated demeanor
  
• Prior Field Research/Interviewing experience a plus
  

Additional Information:

· Must be able to attend in-person training from September, 11-15, 2023 in Madison, WI (accommodations provided) with work beginning immediately after training.

· Professional references required

· Must pass a verbatim reading test during the interview process

· Must be able to work nights and weekends

• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week (the target is between 15-25)
  
• Must be willing to commit to the project through the end of the field period (December 31, 2023, though it is possible that the field period will extend into January 2024)
  
• Respondent compensation: Study members are pre-selected and sent an advance letter with a $5 pre-incentive. In total, the respondents will receive $180 if they complete all phases of the study
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to adjust to the environment outdoors and weather conditions as encountered
  
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
  
• Ability to climb stairs (various numbers of flights) as needed
  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds door-to-door of project-related equipment/materials
  
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  
• This jobs specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  

By applying to this position, you hereby acknowledge and consent to being contacted via phone and text by our recruiters, should your application be selected for further consideration.

Headway Workforce Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetics, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Headway Workforce Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, tuition assistance, education, social recreation programs and benefits.

By applying to this position, you hereby acknowledge and consent to being contacted via phone and text by our recruiters, should your application be selected for further consideration. #zr