Part-Time Field Researcher

CL fe480788 2713 42d9 8438 0a179c82deb4; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Zonda in Beaumont, TX is hiring a Part-Time Field Researcher to help track new home construction in your area. You'll drive through neighborhoods every quarter for 2–3 weeks, recording construction status on provided maps. No sales, no office hours, and flexible scheduling.

You must have a reliable vehicle and valid license, and be comfortable with independent work. Mileage is reimbursed, and the role offers a casual, field-based workflow with minimal data entry.

Responsibilities

• Drive through assigned new construction, residential neighborhoods
• Visually identify lot status: occupied/under construction/vacant
• Mark findings on provided site maps
• Track mileage and time
• Return completed folders to managers

Job description

Part-Time Field Researcher

$11/hour + mileage | Flexible Hours

Beaumont, TX

Perfect for stay-at-home parents, retirees, or anyone needing flexible work!

Zonda is redefining the future of housing. We are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industry. We are making big bets on the future of real-estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. Here at Zonda, you’ll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, and technologists.

Looking for low-stress, flexible work that fits your lifestyle? Zonda is a leading provider of housing market data, analysis, and consulting services to the real estate industry. Zonda is hiring part-time Field Researchers to help track new home construction in your area. Ideal for independent workers who enjoy solo drives and a break from screens or sales calls.

What You’ll Do:

Once every quarter (every 90 days), you’ll spend 2–3 weeks driving through neighborhoods and recording the construction status of new homes on provided maps. No sales, cold calls, or office hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive through assigned new construction, residential neighborhoods
• Visually identify lot status: are these homes occupied, under construction, vacant lots, etc.
• Mark findings on provided site maps
• Track mileage and time
• Return completed folders to your managers

Why You’ll Love It:

• Flexible hours: Work any day, 8AM–6PM
• Seasonal: Just a few weeks per quarter
• $11/hour + mileage reimbursement
• No data entry, no heavy lifting, no computer work, no cold calling

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy quiet solo work and flexibility
• Are detail-oriented and organized
• Have a reliable vehicle, valid license, and insurance
• Can lift up to 20 lbs and use a map or GPS

A brief background check (criminal and driving records) is required.

Zonda is redefining the future of housing. We are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industry. We are making big bets on the future of real-estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. Here at Zonda, you’ll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, and technologists.

Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join our team, you’ll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You’ll use your full range of skills to build great experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, and data. You’ll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.