What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Collector - Part-Time position at RTI International?
Field Interviewers are responsible for:
- 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
- Use maps to locate sample units
- Adhere to project deadlines for completing screenings and scheduling appointments
- Conduct screenings and schedule appointments following prescribed protocols for respondents to complete study activities at a local study office
- Accurately complete all project documents including electronic survey instruments and all reporting forms
- Complete assignments on schedule and keep supervisor informed of problem areas that might affect progress
- 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; returning all materials and 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
- Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
- Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
- Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom
- Demonstrate the ability to work with your supervisor and complete assignments on schedule
- Maintaining a professional, cooperative relationship with your data collection supervisor and other project staff, objectively sharing your thoughts while displaying an understanding of project management's concerns
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old at the 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 Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
- Able to keep project information confidential
- Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
- Able and willing to work primarily evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates
- Prior experience conducting data collection
- 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, namely email and internet proficiency
- Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas
Req Benefits: RTI International employees receive: competitive compensation, flexible work schedule (offering great work/life balance!), access to an employee discount program, and reimbursable travel time & mileage. RTI International Field Interviewers also get the opportunity to make a difference in their local community as well as an opportunity to work for a company named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023!
Compensation: $20 / hr
Additional Details : Anticipated Close Date: March 18, 2025
Salary : $20
