Field Interviewer - Part Time

• Contact parents by telephone and help them set up for a respondent-administered online assessment for themselves and their children (ages 2-7)
• Traveling frequently to selected homes of study participants who complete online assessment
• Discussing the study, answering questions, and obtaining participation
• Conducting an in-person interview with selected respondents
• 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
• Communicating with and responding to your Field Supervisor daily

Requirements:

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 enjoys interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency

• Experience working with children and administering child-assessments on a computer or tablet

• Experience conducting interviews within a respondent's home

• Availability for overnight travel
• Previous experience on National Survey on Children and Adolescent Wellbeing (NSCAW) or similar studies dealing with younger children

Req Benefits: RTI International Field Interviewers receive: competitive compensation, flexible work schedule (offering great work/life balance!), access to an employee discount program, and reimbursable travel time & mileage. RTI International Field Interviewers also get the opportunity to make a difference in their local community as well as an opportunity to work for a company named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023!
Compensation: $20 / hr
Additional Details : Anticipated Close Date: 06/03/2024