Field Data Collector - AmeriSpeak

Job no: 503488 Work type: Intermittent Location: Charlotte, NC Capability Area: Field, Field Interviewer

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

What We Do

NORC partners with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to conduct survey research that informs critical decisions facing society.

• NORC Field Data Collectors, internally known as field interviewers, play a significant role in collecting the data that drives our research.

• They conduct in-person interviews to gather survey data for research on subjects including health care, employment, education, and economics.

The Ideal Candidate for Field Data Collector

• Flexible, part-time work (15 – 25 hours a week)

• Our most successful interviewers typically dedicate 4-6 hours a day to interviewing 

• Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to your own work schedule

• Enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions 

• Available to meet with people in-person at their homes, jobs, or other public spaces to conduct interviews, sometimes without notice to the residents 

• Able to work evenings and weekends when people are more likely to be at home

• Has field interviewing, canvassing, hospitality, sales, or customer service experience

Requirements For Employment:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

• Must be comfortable making contact with participants unannounced and without appointments

• Must be able and willing to drive in metropolitan or rural areas within a 50–100-mile range

• Must be able and willing to work a mix of afternoon, evening, and weekends when people are more likely to be at home

• Must reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in the posting

• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation

• Must have basic knowledge of a tablet or laptop computer usage skills such as sending email or opening and using a web browser to search for information.

• All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation).

• Qualified applicants must be 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 rate for this position will be$19.00per hour; base pay is based on experience and geographic location.

• NORC will contribute to an individually owned, fully vested retirement account for those who meet eligibility requirements.

• Intermittent staff are eligible to make pre-tax or post-tax contributions as part of NORC’s Supplemental Retirement Plan.

• Opportunity to earn more for bilingual speakers.

• NORC will provide compensation for training, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses.

• Free counseling and referrals through NORC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Eligible for 2 days holiday pay

• Corporate Discounts

• Paid Orientation

• 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. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).  

Other Important Details to Note

AmeriSpeak is the first U.S. multi-client household panel. Since its founding by NORC at the University of Chicago in 2015, AmeriSpeak has produced more than 3,500 surveys, been cited by dozens of media outlets and become the primary survey partner of the nation's preeminent news service, The Associated Press. Our sampling captures a true picture of America, providing better representation than other panels for hard-to-reach populations, including young adults, rural households, persons who are less interested in the news, and social and political conservatives. To Learn More:Home - AmeriSpeak (https://www.amerispeak.org/overview)

• Project will begin training on April 8th, 2025. In-person field work begins once training has been completed, and the project will continue through June 2025.

• Field data collection is project-based work that ends once the research is complete.

• Because of the temporary nature of field work, these positions are great for students, teachers, retirees, and others who are looking for flexible, contracted work.

Learn more on our website! Field Interviewer Career Information (https://www.norc.org/about/careers/field-interviewers.html)

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. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with NORC to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

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.

Advertised: February 17, 2025 Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: