Field Data Collector

2 days ago

Washington, United States NORC-Field Service Full time

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Who We Are 

NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC)  is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that  delivers insights and analysis decision-makers trust. 


What We Do:

NORC partners with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to conduct survey research that informs critical decisions facing society. 

  • NORC Field Data Collectors, internally known as field interviewers, play a significant role in collecting the data that drives our research.
  • They conduct in-person interviews to gather survey data and physical measures for research on education, health, and aging.
  • Want to learn more about what it's like to be a field interviewer?  This video provides a firsthand look at the meaningful work that drives our mission forward. A Day In The Life: Field Interviewers at NORC


The Ideal Candidate for Field Data Collector

  • Flexible, part-time work (20 – 25 hours a week).
  • Our most successful field interviewers typically dedicate 4-6 hours a day to interviewing. 
  • Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to your own work schedule while meeting weekly requirements.  
  • Comfortable meeting with people often unannounced at their homes, jobs, or other public spaces to conduct interviews. 
  • Has prior field interviewing, sales, teaching, healthcare, or customer service experience

Requirements For Employment:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
  • Available to work a mix of weekdays, and evenings/ weekends often to reach people who are not home during the work week.
  • Must be willing to drive 50 – 100 miles to complete required tasks.
  • Must reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in this job posting.
  • Must attend one 7 day in-person training session between February, March, April; conducted in suburban Chicago.
  • Must have working knowledge and ability to navigate multiple aspects of technology and materials, including computer, iPad, and project phone; strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Comfortable with collection of physical measures (height and weight), as well as collecting biological samples (saliva).
  • All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity; authorization to work in the United States and pass a background check.
  • Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position.


Salary And Benefits:

This position is classified as intermittent. The pay rate for this position will be $21.25  per hour, based on experience and geographic location.

  • NORC will contribute to an individually owned, fully vested retirement account for those who meet eligibility requirements. 
  • Intermittent staff are eligible to make pre-tax or post-tax contributions as part of NORC’s Supplemental Retirement Plan. 
  • NORC will provide compensation for : Orientation, training, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses. 
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Free counseling and referrals through NORC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Eligible for paid sick leave and holiday pay. 
  • Possibility for advancement into full-time management roles.
  • Opportunity for annual raises and/or performance bonuses for those who meet performance goals.


NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency  

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

Other Important Details to Note 

  • The National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972  (NLS-72) project will include contacting respondents who first participated in a study in 1972 and subsequent follow-ups through 1986. Many of the participants are currently in their early 70s.
  • Learn more about this project: 
  • In-Person field data collection will begin February 2025  and is anticipated to end June 2026 . The field interviewer role is project-based work that ends based upon business needs.
  • Because of the temporary nature of field work, these positions are great for students, teachers, retirees, and others who are looking for flexible, contracted work. 

Learn more on our website  Field Interviewer Career Information


About NORC:

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with NORC to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.


EEO Statement:  

NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally protected characteristics.

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