Bilingual Field Data Collector (Spanish/English) - PreK On My Way

Job no: 502662 Work type: Intermittent Location: Denver, CO Capability Area: Field, Field Interviewer

Who We 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 phone and in-person interviews to gather survey data for research on subjects including childcare, health care, employment, education, and economics.

  Want to learn more about what it's like to be a field interviewer? This video provides a firsthand look at the meaningful work that drives our mission forward. A Day In The Life: Field Interviewers at NORC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym0EYO0k2bc&t=9s)

  The Ideal Candidate for Field Data Collector

  Buscamos entrevistadores bilingues para una encuesta en la comunidad Latino/a/e. Ayude que la comunidad Latino/a/e sea representada.

  This position requires an individual who is Spanish-language proficient at a conversational level.

• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English.

• Flexible, part-time work 20 – 25 hours a week.

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

• Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to your own work schedule while meeting weekly requirements.

• Comfortable interacting with school staff and preschool aged children.

• Has prior field interviewing, childcare, sales, teaching, healthcare, or customer service experience.

  Requirements For Employment:

• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.

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

• Available to work Monday – Friday during business hours.

• Must be comfortable working with preschool age children.

• Must be willing to drive 50-100 miles round trip.

• Available to attend three days of virtual training in February.

• Must have working knowledge and ability to navigate a tablet; and document via paper assessments.

• All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I9 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$20.75 per hour, with additional bilingual pay of$1.00for each hour worked after certification is completed;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 hours, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses.

• Corporate Discounts

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

• Eligible for 2 days holiday pay

• Corporate Discounts

• Paid orientation and training

• 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:

• ThePre - K On My Way (PKOMW) curriculum. As part of the evaluation, we will be conducting school readiness assessments with children aged 3 & 4 in preschool classrooms in the Denver Public School System.

• Field in-person data collection will begin inFebruary 2025and is anticipated to endMay 2025. The field interviewer role is project-based work that ends based upon business needs.

• 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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks 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: November 18, 2024 Mountain Standard TimeApplications close: December 9, 2024 Mountain Standard Time