Experienced Field Lister

RTI International; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount program

Reimbursable travel time and mileage

Job summary

RTI International is seeking individuals to support data collection tasks, including administering questionnaires and handling project materials in the field. You will travel within designated areas, use RTI-issued tablets and laptops, and participate in training sessions to ensure accurate data collection.

This role requires strong English communication, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors and after dark.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Effective communication in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Available for the entire training and data collection period.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for business use.
• Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop, and other equipment.
• Able to keep project information confidential.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and after dark.
• Previous NSFG data collection experience as a Lister.

Responsibilities

• Collect confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
• Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings.
• Assume full and legal responsibility for use and care of project issued equipment.
• Safeguard any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
• Assume responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives.
• Submitting timely and accurate Time and Expense reports.
• Attending virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team.
• Listing addresses electronically on a tablet (provided by RTI), in selected areas.
• Traveling to selected areas within the area using a tablet and electronic map.
• Accurately identifying and recording address and location information on a tablet about each potential dwelling unit.
• Editing completed work, and reporting the results of all activities.
• Successfully completing all components of training, including online courses and attendance at a virtual training.

Skills

Effective communication

Fluency in English

NSFG Lister experience

Confidentiality

Outdoor/work after dark

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTI tablet

Laptop

Personal vehicle

US driver’s license

Job description

The pay rate for this position is $ 18 /hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

• Access to an employee discount program
• Reimbursable travel time and mileage

External Description

This position is responsible for:

• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• 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 and Expense reports
• Attending virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Listing addresses electronically (procedure to identify the sample for data collection) on a tablet (provided by RTI), in selected areas
• Traveling to selected areas within the area using a tablet and electronic map
• Accurately identifying and recording address and location information on a tablet about each potential dwelling unit
• Editing completed work, and reporting the results of all activities
• Successfully completing all components of training, including online courses and attendance at a virtual training

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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 WiFi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
• Previous Experience working on NSFG as a Lister

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys 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
• Able to read and follow electronic maps
• Must have a computer or laptop for completing online training and regularly checking RTI email for project communications
• Available for overnight travel

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to be 10/1/26 through 2/1/27
• On average, you will be needed approximately 15hours per week when work is available.
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 2 days each week.
• The majority of this work is anticipated during weekdays during daytime hours
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 6hours long
• Successfully pass project required trainings
• Attendance at all trainings is mandatory

Accommodation

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional Notifications

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org .

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At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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