Experienced Traveling Interviewer - Part Time

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 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 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 Attend virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team Maintaining adequate and timely communication with all project staff Attending debrief meetings to provide feedback to help inform methodological improvements This position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more Minimum Required Qualifications Must have previously worked for RTI 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 Available to work each day while on travel assignment Able to successfully complete training Must have a valid US 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 Comfortable working in unfamiliar areas Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Experience conducting in-person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents