Data Collectors

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking temporary Data Collectors to support the IMPLEMENT study in Boston, MA.

The role is field-based, covering travel to childcare programs across Boston and Greater Boston, and involves nutrition and physical activity data collection and document review. The position runs October 1 through November 30, 2026, at ~25–35 hours per week, with 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Interest in public health nutrition research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to childcare programs across Boston and the Greater Boston area.
• Work with childcare providers to conduct nutrition and physical activity data collection activities, and collect policy documents related to childcare nutrition and wellness practices.
• Communicate professionally with childcare providers and families.
• Maintain accurate study documentation, and complete data entry and management activities according to study protocols.
• Participate in study training sessions and team meetings.
• Assist with other project activities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Tools

Data collection tools

Job description

The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking temporary research assistants to support the IMPLEMENT study, a research project focused on nutrition and physical activity practices in early childcare programs. Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are preferred.

This is a temporary position (estimated at 25-35 hours/week) from October 1 through November 30, 2026. It is primarily field-based and requires regular travel to childcare programs throughout the city of Boston during program operating hours (typically 8:00am-5:00pm). Data collectors will conduct on-site data collection activities, and may complete administrative tasks, data entry, and participate in team meetings. A personal vehicle is not required, however, applicants must be able to reliably travel to study sites throughout Boston. Approved travel expenses, including mileage, parking, and transportation costs, will be reimbursed.

• Job Title: Data Collector
• Classification: Temporary Employee, 2 months
• Hours: Approximately 25-35 hours per week
• Dates: October 1-November 30, 2026
• Schedule: Availability required from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Compensation: $25-$27/ hour, commensurate with experience
• Location: Boston and Greater Boston area, Massachusetts

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to childcare programs across Boston and the Greater Boston area
• Work with childcare providers to conduct nutrition and physical activity data collection activities, and collect policy documents related to childcare nutrition and wellness practices.
• Communicate professionally with childcare providers and families.
• Maintain accurate study documentation, and complete data entry and management activities according to study protocols.
• Participate in study training sessions and team meetings.
• Assist with other project activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Interest in public health nutrition research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills.