Field Tracker - Interviewer (Southern Oregon)

About the role

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a part-time Research Field Interviewer to support community-based research in Klamath and Lake Counties in Southern Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Take research into the community and help make every participant's voice count.
• Conduct research interviews in participants' homes and other appropriate community or public locations.
• Maintain contact with participants and use creative, appropriate strategies to locate individuals who may be difficult to reach.
• Complete interviews, follow-up activities, and other duties according to established data collection protocols and required timelines.
• Network with community organizations and contacts to strengthen recruitment and participant engagement.
• Provide participant transportation when needed.
• Collect urine drug screens when required as part of follow-up data collection.
• Help participants set up and navigate a smartphone application used as part of the research project.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of communities and neighborhoods within Klamath and Lake Counties required.
• Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance required.
• A reliable personal vehicle required for travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as assigned based on participant availability.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Ability to provide participant transportation when required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Persistence, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected with a larger research team.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Comfortable using smartphones and technology and helping others learn basic applications.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong persistence, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected with a larger research team.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Comfortable using smartphones and technology and helping others learn basic applications.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement provided.

Pay

Starting pay is based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and local market conditions. Starting pay is $23.69 to $27.01 per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time, field-based position.