Field interviewer

Pay Details

The pay rate for this part-time position is $21 / hr based on experience and geographic location.

This position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of $4.

80 per hour will be provided for up to 40 hours per week.

• You are also eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout, as well as access to an employee discount program.
• Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable.
• 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!

Project Details

RTI International is seeking Part-Time Field Interviewers to work on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) , a government-sponsored research study that has been conducted since 1971.

This important study provides up-to-date information on alcohol, tobacco, drug use, mental health and other health-related issues in the United States.

As a field interviewer you will contact selected households and communicate the importance of participating in NSDUH. Successful field interviewers need to be self-motivated, outgoing, and able to work a variable schedule working when respondents are likely at home.

The ideal candidate is someone looking for a long-term career, passionate about the health and well-being of their community, and does not want to work in an office.

For more details on NSDUH please visit :

Position Description

• 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
• Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas
• Maintain required system updates to project equipment, and completion of administrative tasks

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to start in June 2024
• On average, you will be needed part-time approximately 25 hours per week when work is available
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4 days each week
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be during evenings and weekends
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long

Training Details

All new hires are required to successfully complete a paid virtual training program. Training requirements include :

• Completion of pre-training courses
• Attend a 5-day virtual training. Each training day will consist of : 4 hours of instructor-led live training via zoom, 2-3 hours of independently completed tasks including online courses, 2 hours live zoom assistance provided after class for those wanting or requiring extra help.
• Following training you must complete and pass a certification demonstrating your ability to complete a NSDUH interview.

Last updated : 2024-03-22

Salary : $4 - $21