Field Data Collector - Newburgh - NORC-Field Service

Description

Job Title: Field Data Collector

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

As a Field Data Collector, you will play a significant role in collecting data that drives our research.

• Available to work a flexible, part-time schedule (4-6 hours/day)
• Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to their own work schedule
• Enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions
• Has field interviewing, sales, hospitality, marketing, financial, real estate, tax preparation, teaching, or customer service experience

Requirements For Employment:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• Willing to work a flexible schedule of 15 – 25 hours per week
• Comfortable contacting people in person at their homes, often without notice
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation
• Willings to drive 50 miles or more round trip to complete required task
• Reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in this job posting
• Ability to use a NORC-provided tablet and applications for tasks such as sending emails and capturing notes about work completed
• Attend all virtual and in-person training sessions
• Travel for 3-day in-person training sessions located in Greater Chicago, NYC, or the Los Angeles area
• Provide evidence of identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation)
• 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 range for this position will be $19.00 – $28.41 per hour, based on experience and geographic location.

• Field Interviewers working on the 2025 SCF project are eligible to earn an additional $50 - $100 biweekly if required training and performance standards are met and maintained
• NORC will contribute to an individually owned, fully vested retirement account with TIAA at a rate of $4.93 for each hour worked, and contributions will be made on a quarterly basis
• Intermittent staff are eligible to make pre-tax or post-tax contributions as part of NORC's Supplemental Retirement Plan
• The pay range for field interviewers in New York is $19.00-$31.42 per hour. The starting rate for field interviewers in New York is $19.00/hour
• NORC will provide compensation for: training hours, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses
• Corporate Discounts
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC's Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for paid sick leave
• Eligible for holiday pay
• Paid orientation and training
• 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.

• Other Important Details to Note: The Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) collects information about the financial assets and liabilities of American households. Policymakers use SCF data to understand differences in the wealth and financial well-being of American families across time.
• Learn more about this project: Home | SCF | NORC at the University of Chicago.
• Much of the work needed for this project is completed from March to June 2025. All field interviewers wishing to continue working on this project to its anticipated end of December 2025 must complete additional training.
• Because of the temporary nature of field work, these positions are great for students, teachers, real estate agents, tax preparers, retirees, and all others who are looking for flexible work.

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.

EEO Statement: NORC is an equal-opportunity employer that values 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.