Field Interviewer

4 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States RTI International Full time
The pay rate for this position is $24/hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Access to an employee discount program
  • Reimbursable travel time and mileage
  • RTI International Field Interviewers also get the opportunity to make a difference in their local community as well as an opportunity to work for a company named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023
Field Interviewers are responsible for:
  • Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
  • Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
  • Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
  • Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and 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
  • Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
  • Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
  • Administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
  • Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
  • Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom
  • Travel distances that can average miles from home residence

RTI International is seeking part-time field interviewers on the National Household Enumeration Study (NHES). NHES collects data about television viewing and household composition. The study involves an in-person household screening that averages 5 minutes. NHES data collectors are responsible for traveling to respondents' homes to conduct the in-person screenings.

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
Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates
  • Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally-diverse 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
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred.
  • The data collection period is expected to be estimated July 29, 2024 through December 31, 2024
  • On average, you will be needed approximately 25 hours per week when work is available
  • On average, you should be available to work in the field 3-4 days each week
  • The majority of this work is anticipated to be during evenings and weekends
  • Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long

Field Interviewers are required to complete trainings which include:

  • Successfully pass project required trainings
  • Attendance at all trainings is mandatory
  • Attend a 2-day virtual Field Interviewer training, to be scheduled sometime in August.
NoneRTI 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 CLICK HERE 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 .

For USA Job Postings Only: RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. Further information regarding the E-Verify program and laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be found at .

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here .



  • San Diego, California, United States tapwage Full time

    OverviewThe Field Service Engineer (FSE) provides technical service and support on equipment within the company, ISO, FDA, and budgetary guidelines with the objectives of minimizing customer downtime and generating revenue opportunities for NanoString. This candidate should possess strong technical skill as well as the ability to operate independently and...


  • San Rafael, California, United States Pacific Gas And Electric Company Full time

    Requisition ID # #Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual ContributorBusiness Unit: Gas OperationsWork Type: OnsiteJob Location: San RafaelDepartment OverviewGas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. As a whole, Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's...

  • Economic Assistant

    6 days ago


    San Diego, California, United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Full time

    Summary The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other federal...


  • San Diego, California, United States IRC - The International Rescue Committee Full time

    \- Develop and cultivate long-term relationships with local employers to identify appropriate employment and work experience opportunities for clients.\- Determine specific employment opportunities appropriate to clients and assist clients in accessing these opportunities by guiding them through the hiring process.\- Determine specific employment...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Danaher Full time

    Do you want to help advance scientific discovery, improving quality of life around the world? We do, too. Molecular Devices makes innovative, high-performance life science technology that enables academia, pharma, and biotech customers to accelerate research breakthroughs and new therapeutic discoveries. Guided by our diverse leadership team and female...


  • San Francisco, California, United States Cutera Full time

    Job DescriptionRegional Overview and Travel Requirements:Must reside in: San Francisco, CA (or surrounding areas)Region covers but not limited to: Bay Area and surrounding territoriesTravel: ~80% including overnightsReports to: Regional Service ManagerPosition Summary:At Cutera, we know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an...


  • San Diego, California, United States tapwage Full time

    Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing role? Are able to travel, and are excited to support and educate advisors transitioning to LPL? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently?If so, the Transition Support Partner role could be for youLPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the...

  • OIRS Caseworker

    2 weeks ago


    San Diego, California, United States IRC - The International Rescue Committee Full time

    Major Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\- Coordinate timely services to ensure each client has living essentials such as housing, food, medical care, and access to transportation, and is oriented to their new environment.\- Conduct intake services with clients to assess needs. Develop self-sufficiency plans and timelines in...


  • San Diego, California, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations...


  • San Diego, California, United States Amgen Inc. (IR) Full time

    Medical Science Liaison (Inflammation) – San Diego, CA page is loaded Medical Science Liaison (Inflammation) – San Diego, CA Apply remote type Flex Commuter / Hybrid locations US – California – San Diego time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R–190784 Career Category Clinical Job Description Job Description HOW MIGHT...


  • San Diego, California, United States CG Life Full time

    As the Lead Digital Marketing Strategist, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing innovative digital marketing strategies to meet the unique needs of our clients. By conducting thorough research, facilitating strategy workshops, and collaborating with creative teams, you will help establish project direction and drive exceptional user...

  • Accountant

    1 month ago


    San Diego, California, United States The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) Full time

    Career Opportunity: Accountant at the Center for Aquaculture TechnologiesRole Overview:Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial accuracy and transparency in our operations. You will be integral to the finance team, focusing on month-end processes,...


  • San Diego, California, United States DPDHL Full time

    What makes DHL great? Our People We know each employee'sindividual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Companyin the world.Start YOUR career with DHL today...DHL Express has an opening for aStation Service Manager at our San Diego ,CA location. The Station Services Manager will provide operational management and support to ensure...

  • Senior DevEx Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    San Diego, California, United States Shield AI Full time

    The Developer Experience team seeks to improve the development velocity of Hivemind teams via feedback and support with the developers, development of internal tools, and the optimization of workflows and guidelines. This means owning build architecture, developer tools, defining metrics & signals, and deciding what strategic bets the company should take to...


  • San Jose, California, United States Nielsen Full time

    We provide our clients with the deepest understanding of audiences-and we can't do that without our Panel Recruitment and Field Operations teams. They work in-person to build important connections with current panelists, who provide the vital data that powers businesses, and recruit new panelists.What are some Field Sales Representative responsibilities:...

  • OIRS Caseworker

    2 weeks ago


    San Diego, California, United States International Rescue Committee Full time

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations...

  • Staff Accountant

    1 month ago


    San Diego, California, United States VACO Full time

    Let Vaco work for you Our Client has a need for a Staff Accountant Consultant Hybrid - 5 month project.MUST HAVES:BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance or related field. 2 years Accounting/Finance experience JE, GL, Reconciliations Large ERP experienceApply todayEEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee...

  • Assistant Professor

    1 month ago


    San Diego, California, United States 2019 Full time

    Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship,...


  • San Diego, California, United States Vaco Full time

    Position Title:Interim VP of FinanceLocation: San Diego, CAJob Type: Full-Time, Hybrid ScheduleSalary: $100-$120/hr depending on experienceKey Responsibilities:SEC reporting: performing or reviewingInvolvement with 10-Q reportsReviewing financial reportingReviewing reconciliations, cash, investments, prepaid expenses, payroll, etc.Preparing financial...

  • Group Lead

    3 days ago


    San Diego, California, United States ASML Full time

    Introduction to the jobASML brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world's leading chipmakers - to reduce the size...