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Field Data Collector - GSSpeak

NORC at the University of Chicago
Kalamazoo, MI
Job Description

NORC is hiring Field Data Collectors (Field Interviewers) to support research and data collection.

In this position, you will help bring research to life by conducting in-person interviews in respondents’ homes. The data you collect will support studies on important issues, including healthcare access and affordability, the role of higher education in the workforce, and other topics that shape public policy.

Candidates who are conversationally bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this role:

  • is available to work a flexible, part-time schedule, primarily in the evenings and over the weekend,
  • a self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to their own work schedule,
  • someone that enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions,
  • is available to make “cold contacts,” both by phone and in-person to gain cooperation with new sample members, and
  • is willing to conduct interviews both by phone and in-person at the respondent’s home, jobs, or other public places,
  • and has field interviewing or related experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, canvassing, teaching, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Gain the cooperation of respondents in order to complete a survey by being persuasive and appropriately assertive.
  • Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.

Requirements

  • Available to work a part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
  • Must be comfortable contacting people in-person at their home, often without notice.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. up and downstairs as needed.
  • Must reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in this job posting.
  • Must be able to use a company provided laptop, tablet, and applications for tasks such as sending emails and capturing notes about completed work.
  • Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
  • All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation).
  • Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Salary And Benefits

The pay range for this position will be $19.00 – $28.41 per hour, with additional bilingual pay of $1.00 for each hour worked after certification is completed; pay is based on experience and geographic location.

This position is classified as intermittent. Intermittent staff are eligible for the following benefits:

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Free counseling and referrals through NORC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discount programs – like travel and electronics

NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Material job duties that may be directly and negatively impacted by certain criminal histories and result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment include in-person visits to respondent homes, collection of and access to sensitive personal information, handling of client funds, and scientific integrity in the ethical collection of data. The chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation will be provided.

Other Important Details

Learn more about this project:

Because of the temporary nature of field work, these positions are great for students, teachers, real estate agents, tax preparers, retirees, and all others who are looking for flexible work.

Who We Are

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.

EEO Statement

NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.
Posted 2026-01-18

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