Field Interviewer: Flexible, Travel-Ready Data Collector

Westat, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

401(k) employer matching

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Westat is seeking Field Interviewers for the MEPS program. This part-time, variable-hour role involves in-person interviews, daily data transmission, and strict confidentiality.

Mandatory training includes a January 2027 in-person session with possible overnight travel. Qualifications include age 18+, ability to travel within designated areas, access to a vehicle, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older and able to sign confidentiality agreements.
• Must complete mandatory web-based home study training and Teams sessions before in-person training.
• Must attend in-person training (Jan 19–25, 2027) and post-training activities.
• Must travel to designated households for interviews and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Report to field supervisor and complete administrative paperwork.
• Transmit electronic data daily when working.
• Meet data security and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

In-person interviewing

Public contact experience

Cold calling experience

MS Teams usage

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Westat is seeking Field Interviewers for the MEPS program. This part-time, variable-hour role involves in-person interviews, daily data transmission, and strict confidentiality.

Mandatory training includes a January 2027 in-person session with possible overnight travel. Qualifications include age 18+, ability to travel within designated areas, access to a vehicle, a valid driver's license, and willingness to work evenings and weekends.