Field Interviewer

On behalf of Research Triangle Institute, Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking Part-Time Field Interviewers to work on a FDA sponsored research study.

POSITION SUMMARY

Field Interviewers will work on the Evaluation of the Fresh Empire Campaign on Tobacco (EFECT) study. FIs on this study will be responsible for conducting computer assisted interviews with eligible individuals. FIs may also be expected to recruit additional participants as part of their job duties.

POSITION TYPE

This position is part time, offering roughly 20 hours/week for a period of 3 months. We are looking for individuals who will be able to work evening and weekend hours, and are able to commit to the duration of the project.

J OB REQUIREMENTS

• Be available for at least 20-25 hours per week to conduct interviewing during the field period data collection period.
• Have reliable personal automobile available for business use.
• Administer an RTI-provided computer-assisted questionnaires to youth in the home.
• Be available and willing to work primarily evenings and weekend hours as required by your specific assignment.
• Complete the required number of interviews by the end of the data collection period in an efficient and timely manner according to project protocols.
• Contact participants in advanced of the scheduled home visit to confirm or reschedule the appointment.
• Obtain cooperation of study participants by effectively answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Obtain informed parental consent from adults and child assent for child participation.
• Accurately complete all project documentation, including electronic survey instruments and all reporting forms.
• Ability to read text verbatim from a computer screen and paper documents.
• Adhere to project deadlines for completing interviews, reporting progress, and returning materials and equipment.
• Keep project information confidential.
• Ability to carry project-related equipment, approximately 10 pounds, to walk up steps and walk from car to household.
• 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 FS 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.
• Prompt, reliable, and accurate reporting to FS.
• Submit time and expense reports weekly.
• Must have regular access to an analog phone or broadband connections for data transmissions
• Assume responsibility for and carefully track all money used for cash incentive payments.
• Assume full and legal responsibility for use and care of computers and project equipment, taking reasonable and appropriate steps to safeguard them against damage, loss, or theft, and returning all equipment at the conclusion of the assignment or at a supervisor's request.

TRAINING AND PAY

Field Interviewers will be expected to attend an in –person paid training; date to be determined. Attendance at training is mandatory. Trainees must successfully complete training to continue employment on the project.

Headway is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer