Field Interviewer - Part Time

RTI International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount program

Reimbursable travel time and mileage

Job summary

RTI International is seeking self-motivated Field Interviewers to work on the NSFG study in Washington, D.C. This part-time role involves visiting households, screening respondents, and conducting interviews using a tablet provided by RTI.

Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are required, with a training period starting January 2027. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be fluent in English, possess a valid US driver’s license, and be comfortable handling sensitive

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Able to work a varied schedule including evenings/weekends.
• Willingness to train and start January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Travel to selected households to recruit participants.
• Screen for eligibility and conduct NSFG interviews.
• Interact with respondents about sensitive topics in private settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete Time & Expense reports.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTI issued tablet

Laptop

Job description

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The pay rate for this position is $24/hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

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

RTI International is seeking self-motivated and outgoing individuals to work on an important and long-standing government-sponsored research 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. The topics covered in the NSFG are sensitive but extremely important for understanding women’s and men’s health and well-being in the United States.

The NSFG interview covers sexual activity, contraceptive use, pregnancy history (including pregnancy loss), infertility, relationship experience, (including marriages and cohabitation), use of medical services (including family planning, infertility services, and preventative health care), and experience with adoption and foster care. For more information on the NSFG research project and requirements, please see: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nsfg/ .

Field Interviewers will make face-to-face visits to selected households to screen for eligible respondents and conduct in-person NSFG interviews. Given the survey description above, these interviews require asking sensitive questions to selected respondents in a private setting using a project-provided tablet.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a part-time, long-term career with a variable schedule that allows you to work independently and not be stuck in an office. As a part-time Field Interviewer, you will interact with others and approach selected households without a prior appointment.

If you’re interested in engaging people from a variety of backgrounds and passionate about the health and well‑being of others, this may be the job for you. Qualified candidates MUST be able to work when respondents are available and be comfortable working a consistent, varied schedule to accommodate project needs.

Data collection will run through December 2029.

External Description

Field Interviewers on the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) are responsible for:

• Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
• Locating selected dwelling units, identifying eligible adult household members, administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
• Interacting with others and approaching selected households without a prior appointment
• Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• 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 & Expense reports
• Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
• Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom
• This position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more

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
• Able to successfully complete training
• 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 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 for Ideal Candidates

• 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 geographical region (e.g., within state, adjacent state) for short periods of time

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to beginJanuary 2027
• On average, you will be needed approximately 20 hours per week when work is available
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4days 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

Field Interviewer Training Requirements:

• Must attend a paid 7-day virtual training, not including the weekend, scheduled forJanuary 20 - January 28, 2027between the hours of11:00 am and 4:00 pm eastern
• Required to complete a self-administered home study and pre-training courses prior to attending virtual training
• Must attend all trainings and successfully complete required courses

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