Job Description

The pay rate for this position is $20/hr per hour based on experience and geographic location.

• This position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of $4.98per hour will be provided for up to 40 hours per week.
• You are also eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout, as well as access to an employee discount program.
• Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable.

Field Interviewers are responsible for:

• Travelingfrequentlyto selected locations to recruit study participants
• Makingin-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• Performing proper administration of a computer-assisted interview,collecting confidential information,and administering standardized questionnairesto selected individuals
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conferencecallsand completing online trainings
• Transmitting data as scheduled
• Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project issued equipment
• Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft
• Assuming responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives
• SubmittingtimelyandaccurateTime and Expense reports
• Attendingvirtuallyscheduledmeetings with other members of the project team
• Approaching selected households without a prior appointment
• Working and driving after dark
• Attending weekly scheduled calls with Field Supervisor
• Adheringto a schedule set by the Field Supervisorfor respondent contact times
• Providing availability for field observationsconducted by a member of client or RTI staff
• Maintaining required system updates to project equipmentand completion of administrative tasks

RTI International is seekingpart-time Field Interviewersto work on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) , a government-sponsored research study that has been conducted since 1971.This important study provides up-to-date information on alcohol, tobacco, drug use, mental health, and other health-related issues in the United States.

As a field interviewer, you will contact selected households and communicate the importance ofparticipatinginNSDUH.Successful field interviewers need to be self-motivated, outgoing, and able towork ona variable schedule working when respondents are likely at home. The ideal candidate is someone looking for a long-term career, passionate about the health and well-being of their community,and whodoes not want to work in an office.

For more details onbeing a field interviewer, please view:

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective communication skills 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 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 an internetenabled device with a forward-facing camera (e.g.tablet, smartphone)and reliable internet connection for completion of all training courses andvirtual attendance forall requiredmeetings
• Position involves physical demands of carrying, lifting,standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing,and climbing stairs. Physical effort includes supplies and equipment up to13pounds
• Available for a variable work schedule as dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
• Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas
• Available for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area

• The data collection period is expected to start in February 2026
• On average, you will be needed part-time approximately 20-25 hours per week when work is available
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4 days each week
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be evenings and weekends
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long not including travel time

Field Interviewersare required tosuccessfully complete trainingswhich include:

• Completion of pre-training courses
• Attend a 5-day virtualtraining. Each training day will consistof 4 hours of instructor led live training via Zoom, 2-3 hours of independently completed tasks including on-line courses, 2 hours live Zoomassistanceprovided after class for those wanting or requiring extra help
• Following training, must complete and successfully pass a certificationdemonstratingability to complete a NSDUH field interview
• Attendance at all trainings is mandatory

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you have a disability that affects the use of our online application system, or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, please for information on how to contact us to request an accommodation.

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit .

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here .

Job Tags

Similar Jobs