MEPS Field Interviewer — Flexible, Part-Time Travel

Westat, Inc.; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westat, Inc. is seeking Field Interviewers to support the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Interviewers contact households, conduct in-person or video interviews, and collect signed documents.

Training begins January 2027 with mandatory travel to in-person sessions and potential overnight travel. The role is part-time with two data collection periods each year. Hours are mostly evenings and weekends, and data is transmitted daily.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting in-person or computer-assisted interviews
• Comfortable contacting households and scheduling interviews
• Strong communication with diverse populations
• Ability to organize and manage field activities
• Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and computer-assisted video interviews with adults in households
• Contact households, set appointments, complete interviews and collect signed documents
• Transmit data daily and comply with security requirements
• Travel to in-person trainings and conduct field activities as assigned

Skills

Interviewing experience

Public contact experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Evening/weekend availability

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Westat, Inc. is seeking Field Interviewers to support the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Interviewers contact households, conduct in-person or video interviews, and collect signed documents.

Training begins January 2027 with mandatory travel to in-person sessions and potential overnight travel. The role is part-time with two data collection periods each year. Hours are mostly evenings and weekends, and data is transmitted daily.