MEPS Field Interviewer: Flexible Hours & Travel

Westat, Inc.; Du Bois (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Westat, Inc. is seeking Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). The role involves in-person and computer-assisted video interviews with adults from a nationally representative sample, traveling to households as required.

Training is mandatory, with periodic in-person sessions and web-based components. The position is part-time with two data collection periods each year, and schedule varies by caseload, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting in-person interviews is preferred.
• Ability to engage with diverse respondents respectfully.
• Willingness to travel as required by the study.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and computer-assisted video interviews with adults in households.
• Contact households, set interviews, and collect signed documents.
• Transmit interview data daily and adhere to data security guidelines.
• Attend mandatory training and travel to assigned locations as needed.

Skills

Interviewing

Public contact

Travel

Time management

Job description

Westat, Inc. is seeking Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). The role involves in-person and computer-assisted video interviews with adults from a nationally representative sample, traveling to households as required.

Training is mandatory, with periodic in-person sessions and web-based components. The position is part-time with two data collection periods each year, and schedule varies by caseload, including evenings and weekends.