Bilingual Field Interviewer: EN/ES, Flexible Hours

Westat, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westat is seeking motivated individuals to work as Bilingual Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Interviewers conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews in English and Spanish with adults in households across the United States.

This part-time position requires travel to training in January 2027, potential local and overnight travel, and availability of at least 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Be fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Reside in travel within project-designated areas to contact households and conduct in-person interviews.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
• Have a current valid driver's license and a personal vehicle meeting requirements.
• Be able to pass Westat language assessment protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and computer-assisted video interviews in English and Spanish with adult household members.
• Contact households, set appointments, complete interviews, and collect documents.
• Transmit electronic data daily and comply with data security requirements.
• Attend mandatory training and travel for in-person sessions as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interviewing experience

Public contact experience

Travel readiness

Tools

CAI interviewing tools

Job description

Westat is seeking motivated individuals to work as Bilingual Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Interviewers conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews in English and Spanish with adults in households across the United States.

This part-time position requires travel to training in January 2027, potential local and overnight travel, and availability of at least 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.