Field Data Collector Team Lead

$49,920 - $49,920/Yr

Mathematica Policy Research

Part-time - Entry Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Mathematica is seeking Field Data Collectors Team Leaders for the 2024—2025 National School Foods Study, which aims to assess school-based nutrition programs. The role involves overseeing data collection efforts, coordinating a team, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of collected data. This position is crucial for providing insights into the nutritional quality and practices of school meals across the nation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee a team of up to three people for onsite data collection tasks.
• Conduct previsit calls with school contacts to confirm visits and reschedule as needed.
• Meet regularly with project supervisors and report on site progress.
• Troubleshoot any issues and work with their team and project supervisors to resolve issues.
• Collect and review all hardcopy paperwork and ensure it's complete and correct before shipping back to project supervisors.
• Conduct observations of school meal environments and/or measurements of foods offered, consumed, and wasted.
• Conduct interviews and dietary recalls with students, parents/caregivers, and staff.
• Safeguard any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
• Maintain confidentiality of project and participant information.
• Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports.

Requirements

• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Experience teaching, training, accounting, providing school nutrition services, or conducting computer-assisted surveys is preferred.
• Experience working in school environments and professional settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including email and internet proficiency.
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines and a commitment to reliability and high-quality productivity.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
• Ability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week for the duration of the project.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in data collection or research methodologies.
• Familiarity with school nutrition programs and policies.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $24 per hour.
• Reimbursement for travel time and mileage.
• Opportunity for professional development through project training.