Field Interviewer - Cimarron - RTI International

Description

The pay rate for this position is $ 21 /hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

Flexible work schedule

Access to an employee discount program

Reimbursable travel time and mileage


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

Attend virtually scheduled meetings with other members of the project team

This position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more

Maintaining adequate and timely communication with all project staff

Attending debrief meetings to provide feedback to help inform methodological improvements

RTI International

is seeking

part-time

field interviewers on the

National Longitudinal Study of Youth 2027.

The NLSY27 is an ongoing survey designed to gather longitudinal data on how the experiences of young individuals in home, school, and work environments influence their development.

For many years, the National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth have been recognized as a premier resource for examining the progression of youth from education into employment, and subsequently adulthood.

Beginning in 2027, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will recruit a new, nationally representative sample of youth aged 11 to 16 to participate in the NLSY.

Those selected for the NLSY27 cohort will serve as representatives of contemporary youth, contributing valuable insights that will inform future research and policy.

RTI is preparing to conduct a pretest between April 2026 and July 2026, aimed at evaluating data collection tools and methodologies across all modes intended for use in Round 1 of data gathering with both NLSY27 youth and their parents or caregivers.

This pretest will also assess systems and hardware supporting case management, survey procedures and protocols, outreach and recruitment strategies, and respondent materials.

Minimum Required Qualifications

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 US 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

Available and willing to work primarily evenings and weekends (Saturday & Sunday) when youth will be available

Travel distances that can be 75 miles from residence

Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas

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

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Experience conducting in-person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents

The data collection period is expected to be April 2026 through July 2026

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

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:

You must attend a paid 6-day virtual training scheduled for March 24 – March 31 (excluding the weekend), between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm eastern

You are required to complete a self-administered home study and pre-training courses prior to attending virtual training

Successfully pass certification demonstrating ability to conduct interviews following protocols

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


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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 approachone 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.

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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.

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At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package.

This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only:

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An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

For Applicants in US

Virgin Islands Only:
A record of conviction will not exclude an applicant from being eligible for the position.

Factors that may be examined include:
(1) The rational relationship of the nature of the offense to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and
(2) Evidence of the rehabilitation of the applicant.

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