Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount program

Reimbursable travel time and mileage

Job summary

A research organization is seeking Part-Time Field Interviewers for the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) study. Candidates must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess effective communication skills in English. This role requires making face-to-face visits, asking sensitive questions, and managing interviews with confidentiality. The position offers $22.00/hr with flexible hours. Training is paid and scheduled for January 2026, with work expected throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment.
• Available for entire training and data collection period.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal automobile.

Responsibilities

• Travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants.
• Administer screening interviews and in-person contact for studies.
• Safeguard participant information and project materials.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Fluency in English

Time management skills

Comfortable using technology

Ability to work in various conditions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTI-issued tablet

Laptop

Job description

RTI International is seeking self‑motivated and outgoing individuals to work on an important and long‑standing government-sponsored study, the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), as Part‑Time Field Interviewers.

The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), conducted by the federal government since 1973, is a national survey of women and men, 15‑49 years of age, designed to provide national estimates of factors affecting pregnancy and birth rates and general reproductive health.

Field Interviewers will make face‑to‑face visits to selected households to screen for eligible respondents and conduct in‑person NSFG interviews. These interviews require asking sensitive questions in a private setting using a project‑provided tablet.

Base pay range

$22.00/hr – $22.00/hr

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

Responsibilities

• Travel frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
• Locate selected dwelling units, identify eligible adult household members, administer a screening interview and recruit respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
• Make in‑person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• 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 track all participant incentives
• Submit timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
• Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Maintain regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
• Meet weekly with supervisor via Zoom
• Position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Effective communication skills through speech and listening
• Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training
• Must have a valid 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 Wi‑Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
• Must be comfortable asking survey questions on personally sensitive subject matters (e.g., pregnancy, reproduction, sexual activity)
• Must be willing to work approximately 20 hours a week, including weekends and weekday evenings, on a regular basis with occasional weekday daytime hours
• Must be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Positive, self‑motivated, curious, and enjoy 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
• Experience conducting in‑person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents
• Willingness to travel to other areas in the geographical region (e.g., within state, adjacent state) for short periods of time

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to be January 2026 through December 2026.
• On average, you will need approximately 20 hours per week when work is available.
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4 days each week.
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be during evenings and weekends.
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long.

You must attend a paid 7‑day virtual training, not including the weekend, scheduled for January 22 – January 30, between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm Eastern. You are also required to complete a self‑administered home study and pre‑training courses prior to attending virtual training.

Accommodation

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that affects the use of our online application system, or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation.

Anticipated Close Date: Dec 19, 2025

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Sales and Research; Research Services