Field Interviewer

Seeking outgoing individuals with flexible schedules who enjoy working with the public in-person and who have research/interviewing experience or background in social work, nursing or other health care experience. 

As a Field Interviewer, you will schedule your appointments from home and collect data from one adult (the parent or guardian) and one child in family homes.  The study focuses on assessing the effects of housing and neighborhood on health and other outcomes.    In addition to conducting survey interviews, the data collection will include taking measurements such as height and weight, blood pressure, and A1c blood tests.

Responsibilities of a Field Interviewer:

• Follow all project specifications and protocols
  
• Conduct computer-based interviews in-person with a high degree of accuracy and integrity
  
• Conduct locating activities online and in-person when Respondents are difficult to reach
  
• Regularly report to assigned Field Manager
  
• Exercise courtesy and professionalism to all Respondents
  
• Maintain confidentiality of all collected data
  
• Other duties as assigned by manager
  

Requirements of a Field Interviewer

• High School Diploma or the equivalent
  
• Good working knowledge of computers and strong typing skills
  
• Must have home wireless internet
  
• Must have own reliable vehicle and vehicle insurance
  
• This position requires candidates to consent to the performance of a background check
  

Qualifications of a Field Interviewer

• Two years of experience interviewing or in customer service
  
• Both English and Spanish fluency is a plus
  
• Exceptional reading, verbal, and listening skills with the ability to multi-task
  
• The ability to speak with Respondents using a tablet and keyboard to record responses
  
• Willingness to work in-person to locate selected households/Respondents and schedule appointments and conduct interviews
  
• Courteous with good communication skills and “people” skills
  
• Positive and self-motivated demeanor
  
• Prior Field Research/Interviewing experience a plus
  

Additional Information:

Hours and Training

• Must be available at least 20 hours per week – including some daytime and some evening hours during the week as well as on weekends when Respondents may be available
  
• May work up to 40 hours in a week, based on the availability of work and project needs
  
• Project training is paid and will consist of approximately 8 hours of computer self-study at home, as well as an approximately 4-day in-person training to be conducted in the Cambridge, MA area, shortly after being hired for the position in March but exact date and time TBD.
  
• Respondent compensation: As a “thank you” for their participation and completing the interviews and various health metrics, Respondents could receive up to $150 in incentives.
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to speak clearly and document responses accurately using electronic systems to be made available to you
  
• Lift and carry a tablet, health equipment including height and weight scales, blood pressure monitor, phone, paperwork and carrying case—approximately 25 pounds
  
• Sit, stand, and walk, potentially up and down stairs most days on the job
  

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