Social Science Field Interviewer (Hybrid)

Join Our Team: (Hybrid) Field Interviewer Vital Research

Do you have a passion for serving your local community
Do you come from a background in social services or community outreach
Do you value flexibility autonomy and meaningful work

If so the Field Interviewer opportunity at Vital Research could be the perfect fit for you!

About Us

Since 1982 Vital Research has been on a mission to create vibrant communities by ensuring all voices and experiences are represented through inclusive social science research and evaluation. Our core services of evaluation design and research methodology data collection and results dissemination allow us to achieve our vision: a world where every person is valued and has equal opportunity to live life to its fullest.

About the Role

Field Interviewers play a key role in collecting confidential survey data that informs critical social research. This role requires empathy clear and transparent verbal communication skills and the ability to be a self-starter. This is a flexible autonomous independent contractor role where you set your own schedule and work at your own pace.

Using a company-provided tablet and software Field Interviewers contact pre-identified participants to conduct surveys via Zoom or in-person interviews. As you collect participant answers youll collaborate with our internal research team to ensure high-quality ethical data collection that helps elevate underserved voices and contributing to the overall success of the research team.

About the Project

Vital Research in partnership with the State of New York is seeking contracted Field Interviewers for a statewide project focused on assessing the quality of life and satisfaction among individuals receiving state-supported services. The project will begin with a mandatory virtual training from January 13-15 2025. The goal of this initiative is to gather meaningful feedback to inform and improve service delivery in key areas such as:

Access to essential services

• Communication with providers and case managers
• Choice and quality of services
• Medical transportation
• Personal safety
• Community inclusion and empowerment

You can learn more about the project by visiting the link(s) below:

• National Core Indicators Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI-IDD)

Key Responsibilities

• Reach out to participants from a provided list and schedule/complete surveys
• Conduct 1 survey per day or 5 surveys per week using assigned tools and protocols
• Accurately capture participant responses using company-provided tablets and software with high attention to detail and confidentiality
• Maintain professionalism empathy and cultural sensitivity in all interactions
• Communicate regularly with the research team for updates and support
• Utilize provided translation service to administer surveys as needed to non-English-speaking participants undergoing training to use systems properly.

This Role May Be a Great Fit If You:

• Have experience conducting interviews surveys or working in research settings
• Excellent communicator who builds trust and rapport with participants
• Are comfortable contacting participants by phone video or in person.
• Have worked with aging disabled or underserved populations
• Are detail-oriented and comfortable using tablets or mobile technology
• Enjoy working independently and managing your own schedule
• Have access to a personal vehicle or other reliable transportation for in-person interviews.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and Influenza viruses within one year and mustremain current throughout duration of the project.
  
• While not required the CDC recommends RSV vaccinations for certain individuals please refer to theCDC guidancefor additional information.
  

Compensation & Flexibility

• Pay is per completed survey with rates varying by method (Zoom or in-person)

• $90 per completed video interview.
• $100 per completed in-person interview depending on travel distance (only for hybrid interviewers).

• You control your schedulewe only ask that 5 surveys are completed weekly
• Training and orientation are provided as follows:

• $50 upon completion of pre-training modules
• $300 upon completion of virtual training
• $50 upon completion of a skills assessment and mock interview

*Note: The posted salary range of$45$50/hour is based on approximately $90$100 per interview

Ready to Make an Impact
Join a purpose-driven team that values equity empathy and community. Apply today to be part of our mission to ensure every voice is heard and represented.

Required Experience:

Junior IC