Field Interviewer - Part-time

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

RTI International - Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

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. This role involves traveling to selected locations to recruit study participants, collecting confidential information, and managing administrative duties. Field Interviewers will have the opportunity to make a difference in their local community while working for a company recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines.
• Computer skills, including email and internet proficiency.
• Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas.
• Maintain required system updates to project equipment, and completion of administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $21 based on experience and geographic location.
• Health and Welfare stipend of $4.98 per hour for up to 40 hours per week.
• Pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout.
• Access to an employee discount program.
• Travel time and mileage reimbursement.