Freelance Field Researcher

Freelance Field Researchers – Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation

Project Description

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation (Levitt Foundation), a national private foundation based in Los Angeles, is conducting on-site surveys at permanent outdoor Levitt music venues, including Levitt Pavilion Dayton located in the heart of downtown Dayton. The short-term project is a survey fielding effort to be conducted by a team of field researchers who collect surveys during 2-hour shifts at 12 outdoor concerts typically throughout June, July, and August and potentially an additional 3 backup dates in early September.

Concerts occur Thursdays through Saturdays. Fielding session schedules will vary and will require researchers to be available for evening and weekend hours. Depending on weather conditions, some fielding sessions may need to be rescheduled to another evening. Dates for each fielding session, including backup dates to accommodate inclement weather, will be provided upon the interview.

The work of the researchers will include:

• Collect surveys according to a detailed methodological protocol
• Provide the Field Research Coordinator with daily fielding reports
• Manage on-site fielding supplies, including fully-charged tablets, tracking sheets, name tags, etc.
• Respond to emails and calls from the Field Research Coordinator in a timely manner
• Communicate with a representative of the Levitt Pavilion, as needed

Qualifications

The candidate should be a responsible, organized, prompt, and detail-oriented individual with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. Ideally, we are seeking freelance field researchers, undergraduate or graduate school students who have a background in the social sciences and/or experience with on-site survey collection.

The ideal candidate will also:

• be knowledgeable of the Levitt Dayton mission and its programming
• be proactive in approaching potential survey respondents
• be comfortable working in diverse communities and cultures, including those traditionally underrepresented in the arts
• have the ability to conduct situational analysis and “think on your feet”
• be extremely reliable with a positive, friendly attitude
• be able to stand for long periods of time
• maintain a professional, neat appearance

Compensation

• Freelance fielders will be compensated at a rate of $30/hour.

To Apply

Please email a brief cover note and resume to programs@levitt.org with “Freelance Field Researcher – Levitt Pavilion Dayton” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls. We look forward to hearing from you.

About the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We’re a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space, and community building that partners with nonprofits and changemakers to build a more equitable, healthy, and thriving future for all. We realize our mission of building community through music through supporting free, live music, as well as projects and programs that advance equitable music ecosystems. In 2025, more than 650 free outdoor Levitt concerts will take place in 50 towns and cities across America, bringing joy to nearly one million people of all ages and backgrounds.

 Permanent Levitt venues are located in cities as diverse as Los Angeles; Denver; Westport, Conn.; Dayton, Ohio; Bethlehem, Pa.; Arlington, Texas; and Sioux Falls, S.D.. Each Levitt venue is programmed, managed, and supported by its own 501(c)(3) Friends of Levitt nonprofit partner, presenting up to 50 free concerts every year featuring music of all genres. Due to accelerating interest from cities and engaged citizens, the national network of Levitt music venues is growing. Developing Levitt locations include San Jose, amongst other cities. 

Learn more www.levitt.org.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30