Field Interviewer - NCI Project
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—evaluation design and research methodology, data collection, and results dissemination—support our vision of 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 independent‑contractor position offers flexibility to determine your own schedule while meeting project requirements and deadlines. Using a company‑provided tablet and software, you will contact pre‑identified participants to conduct surveys by phone, Zoom, or in‑person, coordinating with the research team as needed to ensure accurate, ethical, and high‑quality data collection.
About the Project
Vital Research, in partnership with the State of Wyoming, is seeking contracted Field Interviewers for a statewide project assessing the quality of life and satisfaction of individuals receiving state‑supported services. The project begins with a mandatory two‑day training in Cheyenne on October 7‑8 and is expected to continue through May 2027, or until all surveys are completed.
Key focus areas include:
- Access to essential services
- Communication with providers and case managers
- Choice and quality of services
- Medical transportation
- Personal safety
- Community inclusion and empowerment
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, maintaining 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 services to administer surveys to non‑English‑speaking participants, after training on the systems.
This Role May Be a Great Fit If You Have
- Experience conducting interviews, surveys, or working in research settings.
- Excellent communication skills that build trust and rapport with participants.
- Experience working with aging, disabled, or underserved populations.
- Comfort contacting participants by phone, video, or in‑person.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency with tablets, mobile apps, and other digital tools.
- A preference for independent work and self‑managed scheduling.
- Access to a personal vehicle for in‑person interviews.
Compensation & Flexibility
Pay is per completed survey, with rates varying by method:
- $80 per completed phone interview.
- $85+ per completed video interview.
- $95+ per completed in‑person interview, depending on travel distance.
You control your schedule—we only ask that 5 surveys are completed weekly.
Training and orientation compensation:
- $50 upon completion of pre‑training modules.
- $300 upon completion of virtual training.
- $50 upon completion of a skills assessment and mock interview.