MEPS Field Interviewer - Part-Time Travel (Evenings)

Westat, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Westat is seeking Field Interviewers to support the MEPS study, conducting in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households across the U.S. You’ll recruit participants, schedule interviews, and gather signed documents, transmitting data daily.

The role is part-time with yearly data collection periods; training occurs in January 2027, with occasional overnight travel. Work hours are mainly evenings and weekends; a valid driver's license and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Be 18 or older with ability to sign confidentiality agreements.
• Complete mandatory web-based home study training and Teams sessions in Jan 2027.
• Travel to and attend mandatory in-person training in January 2027.
• Complete post-training web-based and virtual training activities.
• Reside in project areas and travel locally with occasional overnight trips.
• Work data collection period January 2027 to December 2030.
• Work a minimum of 20 hours per week when work is available.
• Meet physical requirements: lift 20 pounds, walk blocks, climb stairs with gear.
• Have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews with adults in households.
• Perform computer-assisted video interviews when applicable.
• Contact households, set appointments, and collect signed documents.
• Transmit data daily and comply with confidentiality requirements.
• Travel to MEPS training and to field locations as needed.
• Adhere to data security and project procedures.

Job description

Westat is seeking Field Interviewers to support the MEPS study, conducting in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households across the U.S. You’ll recruit participants, schedule interviews, and gather signed documents, transmitting data daily.

The role is part-time with yearly data collection periods; training occurs in January 2027, with occasional overnight travel. Work hours are mainly evenings and weekends; a valid driver's license and vehicle are required.