Field Survey Interviewer

RTI International, an independent nonprofit research institute, seeks a Field Interviewer to support studies addressing health, education, environment, and social policy. Conduct in-person interviews and surveys in assigned communities, explain study procedures, obtain informed consent, and accurately record responses using digital data-collection tools. Follow approved protocols, protect participant confidentiality, schedule and complete follow-ups, and document fieldwork. The role requires clear communication, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work respectfully with diverse participants. Related interviewing, surveying, or community outreach experience is helpful; relevant human-subjects research training may be required by specific studies. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team producing rigorous evidence that informs policy and improves lives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews and surveys with participants in assigned communities.
• Explain study procedures, obtain informed consent, and follow approved research protocols.
• Ask questions accurately and neutrally while recording responses using digital tools.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Schedule interviews, make follow-up contacts, and document fieldwork activities.
• Meet data-quality and productivity targets while communicating progress or field challenges to the research team.

Required Skills

• Survey interviewing
• In-person data collection
• Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI)
• Informed consent procedures
• Research protocol compliance
• Accurate data entry
• Confidentiality and data privacy
• Neutral question delivery
• Participant recruitment and scheduling
• Fieldwork documentation