Field Data Collector

Who We Are  NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that    delivers insights and analysis decision-makers trust.  What We Do

NORC partners with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to conduct survey research that informs critical decisions facing society. 

• NORC Field Data Collectors, internally known as field interviewers, play a significant role in collecting the data that drives our research. 
• They conduct phone and in-person interviews to gather survey data for research on subjects including health care, employment, education, and economics. 

The Ideal Candidate for Field Data Collector

 

• Flexible, part-time work (20 - 25 hours a week).
• Our most successful interviewers typically dedicate 4-6 hours a day to interviewing. 
• Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to your own work schedule. 
• Enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions. 
• Available to meet with people in-person at their homes, jobs, or other public spaces to conduct interviews, sometimes without notice to the residents. 
• Able to work evenings and weekends when people are more likely to be at home. 
• Has interviewing, sales, or customer service experience. 

Requirements For Employment:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation 
• Must have basic knowledge of a tablet or laptop computer usage skills such as sending email or opening and using a web browser to search for information.
• All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I9 documentation).

Salary And Benefits:

This position is classified as intermittent. The pay rate for this position will be $17.50 per hour, based on experience and geographic location. 

• NORC will contribute to an individually owned, fully vested retirement account with TIAA at a rate of $4.57 for each hour worked, and contributions will be made on a quarterly basis. 
• Intermittent staff are eligible to make pre-tax or post-tax contributions as part of NORC's Supplemental Retirement Plan. 
• Opportunity to earn more for bilingual speakers. 
• NORC will provide compensation for training hours, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses. 
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for paid sick leave. 
• Eligible for holiday pay
• Paid orientation and training
• Possibility for advancement into full-time management roles
• Opportunity for annual raises and/or performance bonuses for those who meet performance goals.

• 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).  

   

Other Important Details to Note 

• The expected date for joining NORC as an employee is in October 2023, while the anticipated start of field work is projected to be in December 2023 or January 2024. 
• Field data collection is project-based work that ends once the research is complete. It is temporary employment with many opportunities to work on other surveys once your initial research study is complete. 
• Because of the temporary nature of field work, these positions are great for students, teachers, retirees, and others who are looking for flexible, contracted work. 

Learn more on our website! https://www.norc.org/about/careers/field-interviewers.html  

About NORC:

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. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with NORC to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

EEO Statement: 

NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally protected characteristics.