Field Interviewer - Part-time

The pay rate for this position is $21/hrper hour based on experience and geographic location. This position falls under the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA). In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare stipend of $4.98per hour will be provided for up to 40 hours per week. You are also eligible to receive pay for up to 10 holidays and annual vacation time payout, as well as access to an employee discount program. Travel time and mileage is fully reimbursable. Field Interviewers are responsible for: Travelingfrequentlyto selected locations to recruit study participants Makingin-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation Performing proper administration of a computer-assisted interview,collecting confidential information,and administering standardized questionnairesto selected individuals Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conferencecallsand 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 SubmittingtimelyandaccurateTime and Expense reports Attendingvirtuallyscheduledmeetings with other members of the project team Approaching selected households without a prior appointment Working and driving after dark Attending weekly scheduled calls with Field Supervisor Adheringto a schedule set by the Field Supervisorfor respondent contact times Providing availability for field observationsconducted by a member of client or RTI staff Maintaining required system updates to project equipmentand completion of administrative tasks RTI Internationalis seekingpart-time Field Interviewersto work on theNational Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a government-sponsored research study that has been conducted since 1971.This important study provides up-to-date information on alcohol, tobacco, drug use, mental health, and other health-related issues in the United States. As a field interviewer, you will contact selected households and communicate the importance ofparticipatinginNSDUH.Successful field interviewers need to be self-motivated, outgoing, and able towork ona variable schedule working when respondents are likely at home. The ideal candidate is someone looking for a long-term career, passionate about the health and well-being of their community,and whodoes not want to work in an office. For more details onbeing a field interviewer, please view: Field Representative/Interviewer Position OverviewMinimum 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 Maintain regular access to a computer with a webcam or an internetenabled device with a forward-facing camera (e.g.tablet, smartphone)and reliable internet connection for completion of all training courses andvirtual attendance forall requiredmeetings Position involves physical demands of carrying, lifting,standing, bending, stretching, stooping, typing,and climbing stairs. Physical effort includes supplies and equipment up to13pounds Available for a variable work schedule as dictated by the quarterly schedule, size, and location of assignments 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 Be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas Available for possible overnight travel if remote segments are included in the assignment area The data collection period is expected to start in February 2026 On average, you will be needed part-time approximately 20-25 hours per week when work is available On average, you should be available to work in the field 4days each week The majority of this work is anticipated to be evenings and weekends Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long not including travel time ​ Field Interviewersare required tosuccessfully complete trainingswhich include: ​Completion of pre-training courses ​Attend a 5-day virtualtraining. Each training day will consistof 4 hours of instructor led live training via Zoom, 2-3 hours of independently completed tasks including on-line courses, 2 hours live Zoomassistanceprovided after class for those wanting or requiring extra help Following training, must complete and successfully pass a certificationdemonstratingability to complete a NSDUH field interview Attendance at all trainings is mandatory​ ​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 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. 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. 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. 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: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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. RTI also participates in the E-Verify program. Click here to view the posters in English and Spanish. Click here to view the anti-discrimination notice issued by the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices. Click here to view the Right to Privacy in the Workplace/E-Verify Poster

Created: 2025-12-02