Bilingual Research Assistant: Immigrant Construction Safety

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A university research team in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a bilingual (Spanish-English) team member to support a research project focusing on immigrant construction workers. This role involves literature review, data collection, and stakeholder engagement, with an approximate commitment of 10 hours per week for a competitive pay of $16–18 per hour. Candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English (speaking, writing, and reading).
• Some experience in research or strong interest and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable engaging with community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a literature review.
• Assist in identifying construction sites for interviews.
• Support data collection activities, including interviews.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Strong writing and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Experience with research tools (e.g., NVivo)

Tools

NVivo

Job description

A university research team in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a bilingual (Spanish-English) team member to support a research project focusing on immigrant construction workers. This role involves literature review, data collection, and stakeholder engagement, with an approximate commitment of 10 hours per week for a competitive pay of $16–18 per hour. Candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills.