Field Interviewer - Part-Time, Flexible Hours Travel Reimb.

RTI International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare stipend

Holiday pay and vacation payout

Employee discount program

Travel time and mileage reimbursement

Equipment safety and training

Job summary

RTI International is seeking part-time Field Interviewers to support the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The role involves contacting households, conducting interviews, and emphasizing study participation in various locations across the United States.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, enjoy community health work, and can handle a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Training and fieldwork start dates are scheduled with supervisory oversight.

Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• Effective communication 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.
• Maintain regular access to a computer with a webcam or internet-enabled device for training and meetings.
• Position involves physical demands of carrying up to 13 pounds.
• Available for a variable work schedule as dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Contact selected households and conduct interviews for the NSDUH study.
• Explain the importance of participating and obtain informed responses.
• Adhere to a schedule set by the Field Supervisor for respondent contact times.
• Administer computer-assisted interviews and collect confidential information.
• Submit timely Time & Expense reports and complete online trainings.
• Attend scheduled meetings with project team and field supervisor.
• Travel to field locations and manage equipment responsibly.
• Safeguard participant incentives and project materials against damage or loss.
• Perform field observations as required by the client or RTI staff.
• Maintain equipment updates and complete administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Flexible schedule

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RTI issued tablet

Laptop

Wi‑Fi access

Webcam / video device

Job description

RTI International is seeking part-time Field Interviewers to support the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The role involves contacting households, conducting interviews, and emphasizing study participation in various locations across the United States.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, enjoy community health work, and can handle a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Training and fieldwork start dates are scheduled with supervisory oversight.