Travel Field Interviewer - Full-time / Part-time

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is currently seeking Traveling Field Interviewers (TFIs) to work on the Add Health Parent Study.

POSITION SUMMARY:

RTI International is seeking part time field staff for the Add Health Parent study. Field Interviewers will be responsible for traveling to participant's homes to interview parents of respondents who were interviewed in the baseline study in. Additional work may be available as part of future phases of the study.

POSITION TYPE:

This position is part time, offering an average of 15 – 20 hours/week. When on travel status, TFIs will work additional hours. The position is scheduled to begin with training in August 2015, and will last through March 2018. We are looking for individuals who will be able to work evening and weekend hours, maintain a varied schedule, and travel as needed. Qualified Candidates will be able to commit to the duration of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be available for at least 15 - 20 hours per week to conduct interviewing during the field period data collection period.
• Have reliable personal automobile available for business use.
• Available and willing to work primarily evenings and weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
• Available to spend at least 4 hours (not counting travel time) locating and contacting selected respondents on each field visit when work is plentiful.
• Available for a variable work schedule, as dictated by case requirements , including overnight travel.
• Adhere to a schedule set by FS that ensures respondents are contacted in a timely fashion
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening, and fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to read text verbatim from a computer screen (i.e. a laptop) and paper documents, able to collect GPS readings and consents for data linkages for completed cases
• Conduct valid, high quality in-person interviews in compliance with all project protocols covered at training and documented in the project manual.
• Perform field work according to expectations defined in the general FI Job Description (Major Requirements and Physical Demands).
• Prompt, reliable, and accurate reporting to FS.
• Have regular access to an in-home internet connection for data transmissions.
• Assume responsibility for and carefully track all monies used for cash incentives.
• Available for overnight travel to interview respondents
• Assume full and legal responsibility for use and care of the computer/GPS, taking reasonable and appropriate steps to safeguard it against damage, loss, or theft, and returning the laptop at the conclusion of the AddHealth PS assignment or at a supervisor's request.
• Keep project information confidential.
• Ability to complete all required activities in a professional manner, while maintaining the integrity of all information acquired.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative relationship with your Field Supervisor and other project staff, objectively sharing your thoughts while displaying an understanding of project management's concerns.
• Be receptive—not defensive—when given feedback from project personnel about your performance, striving to learn and improve.

TRAINING & PAY

Travel to, attend and successfully complete a 4-day s l ong FI training session, including certification , in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Periodically, successfully complete all components of on the job and veteran FI trainings will be required. Pay for this position will be commensurate with experience.