Field Interviewer: Flexible Part-Time Travel, Evenings & Weekends (MEPS)

Westat, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Westat is recruiting Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). This part-time, year-round position involves in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households across the United States. Extensive training, travel to training and to sampled households, and daily data transmission are required.

Medical and background procedures apply. Meet basic qualifications, including minimum age and ability to travel, with flexible evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older and able to sign confidentiality agreements.
• Availability for mandatory online training and in-person training in January 2027.
• Willingness to travel locally and long-distance, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week when data collection is active.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and walk stairs with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households.
• Contact households, set appointments, complete interviews, and collect documents.
• Transmit data daily and comply with data security and confidentiality requirements.
• Report to a field supervisor and complete administrative paperwork.

Job description

Westat is recruiting Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). This part-time, year-round position involves in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households across the United States. Extensive training, travel to training and to sampled households, and daily data transmission are required.

Medical and background procedures apply. Meet basic qualifications, including minimum age and ability to travel, with flexible evening/weekend work.