Data Collector - Independent Contract

Job Title:

Data Collector

Location:

El Paso, TX

Compensation:

$200 for each quarterly survey data compilation.

Position Type:

Independent Contract

Job DescriptionWorkforce Solutions Borderplex is one of 28 public workforce development boards in Texas serving the six-county Borderplex region. We are a non-profit opportunity incubator, personalizing the career path and connecting the right people to the right positions. With the tools, programs, and services we provide, we know you can do anything you put your heart into. Our organization and its initiatives have been recognized and awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission for our innovative approach to assisting employers and job seekers. WSB serves in the spirit of community support. What we do is so important, but we don’t do it alone. We serve the regional business community. Our mission is to help them grow stronger so they can create better jobs. We also prepare people to fill those jobs and achieve a sustaining and fulfilling career. WSB exhibits a growth mindset. We seek individuals who buy into this mission and lead by example by being good stewards of our financial resources, work efficiently to stretch our resources, and support the organization and its community partners so we can collectively elevate the regional economy. Our values include transparency, innovation, accountability, research-driven, impact-driven, integrity, collaboration, and empathy. Join this high-performing team and support a thriving regional economy! SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) undertakes data collection efforts nationwide to compile a Cost-of-Living Calculator, updated quarterly. WSB, as a member, collaborates with C2ER by providing quarterly data updates for the El Paso region. WSB engages independent Data Collectors to gather information from three designated areas in El Paso (East, Northeast, and West). This meticulous process ensures the accuracy of cost representations in the El Paso region.

Role and Responsibilities

• Independently collect data within the specified area of El Paso during designated weekends in April, July, and January.

• Adhere to data collection protocols provided by C2ER and WSB.

• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of collected data.

Experience and Education Requirements

• College research experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

• Possess strong attention to detail.

Compensation:

For this contracted short-term work opportunity, Independent Contractors will receive a fixed payment of $200 for each quarterly survey data compilation.

This role presents an excellent chance to gain practical work experience while contributing to a significant research endeavor.