Part-time Field Interviewer

On behalf of Research Triangle Institute, Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking Part-Time Field Interviewers for a government sponsored research study.

POSITION SUMMARY
RTI International is seeking part time field interviewers for the Evaluation of the Public Education Campaign on Teen Tobacco (ExPECTT), sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products.  Field Interviewers will be responsible for traveling to participant’s homes in assigned areas and conducting research interviews with eligible respondents between the ages of 13 and 19.  Additional work may be available as part of future phases of the study.

POSITION TYPE
This position is part time, offering roughly 20 – 25 hours/week.  This position is scheduled to last 10 weeks depending on location and project needs beginning September 2016. We are looking for individuals who will be able to work evening and weekend hours, maintain a varied schedule, and travel locally. Qualified Candidates will be able to commit to the duration of the project.

JOB 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.
• Be available and willing to work 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.
• Conduct valid, high quality in-person interviews in compliance with all project protocols covered at training and documented in the project manual.
• Obtain cooperation of study participants by effectively answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Accurately complete all project documentation, including electronic survey instruments and all reporting forms.
• Adhere to project deadlines for completing interviews, reporting progress, remaining cost efficient and returning materials and equipment.
• Keep project information confidential.
• Ability to carry project-related equipment, approximately 15 pounds.
• 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.
• Prompt, reliable and accurate reporting to Field Supervisor.
• Must have regular access to an internet connection for data transmissions.

TRAINING & PAY

Field Interviewers will be expected to attend a 2 day out of town in –person paid training, which is tentatively scheduled for September 8th - 9th, 2016. Attendance at training is mandatory. Trainees must successfully complete training to continue employment on the project.

Project related mileage would be reimbursed at the government rate of $.54/mile

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