PATH 3.0 – Screening Field Interviewer

About the role

The Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study seeks motivated and detail-oriented individuals to serve as screening field interviewers. The study collects information on tobacco and nicotine use and examines its health effects. Interviews are conducted via web and in-person methods.

Responsibilities

• Locate sampled addresses and screen household members for a longitudinal study.
• Receive and transmit data via the internet.
• Report progress and costs to assigned supervisor multiple times per week.
• Work flexible hours, primarily evenings and weekends, from August 17 through December 31, 2026.
• Travel to complete project work as needed.

Requirements

• Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor).
• Have the ability to enter confidentiality agreements.
• Complete 20-25 hours of web-based training per week between August 3, 2026 and August 16, 2026.
• Live in or around the geographic work area defined by the project sample.
• Be available to work during the data collection period from August 17 through December 31, 2026.
• Meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Have regular and reliable access to telephone service and a secure high-speed internet home connection.
• Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle.
• Have a current and valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include being available to work 20-25 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends on specified days/times when work is available; 3 to 4 hours at a time.
• Preferred criteria include in-person interviewing and/or cold calling experience, experience working with the public, and comfort using a laptop computer.

Benefits

This is a part-time, variable-hour, non-exempt position. Overtime pay is eligible. There is potential for a production bonus at client discretion. This position is not initially eligible for health insurance or a health savings account (HSA), but eligibility is contingent on working 1560 hours from September through September of the following year, with coverage beginning January 1 of the year after eligibility is satisfied. This federal government project is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly pay rate ranges from $17.83 to $22.40. In addition to hourly pay, a health and welfare payment of $5.09, which may be reduced based on group benefit election, will be paid weekly for up to 40 work hours per week. This position is eligible for paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked. All field positions accrue sick leave (based on hours worked) and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules).

Pay

The hourly pay rate ranges from $17.83 to $22.40.

Schedule

This is a part-time, variable-hour, non-exempt position.