Experienced telephone interviewer - part time

Telephone Interviewers are responsible for:

• Making contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and 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
• Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
• Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience working on this study
• 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 US 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
• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Knowledge of principles, processes, and methods of survey research and field data collection methodology
• Previous experience conducting telephone interviews on a local opinion leaders study
• Ability to adapt to and implement changes in workload, workflow, and project assignment specifications
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Skills in time management, personal organization, and setting priorities to meet project requirements
• Attention to detail and accuracy