Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong communication skills to engage with diverse respondents., Ability to administer questionnaires accurately and effectively., Experience in data collection or social research is preferred., Familiarity with scientific sampling methods is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct interviews with respondents via telephone or in person.

Administer field-tested questionnaires to gather data.

Ensure accurate and reliable data collection for social policy research.

Collaborate with the field team to support future hiring initiatives.

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that delivers insights and analysis decision-makers trust. As a nonpartisan research organization and a pioneer in measuring and understanding the world, we have studied almost every aspect of the human experience and every major news event for more than eight decades. Today, we partner with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to provide the objectivity and expertise necessary to inform the critical decisions facing society. NORC conducts research in five main areas: Economics, Markets, and the Workforce; Education, Training, and Learning; Global Development; Health and Well-Being; and Society, Media, and Public Affairs. We provide comprehensive and integrated services that span the research cycle, and offer solutions that anticipate and address critical needs in research and data science. We approach all work with deep technical expertise, a spirit of collaboration, and a commitment to scientific integrity.

Job description

The Field team is seeking talented individuals for future hiring initiatives. In the Field Data Collector role, you will talk to people from all walks of life—either by telephone or in person—to obtain information on issues that will affect social policy. The people being surveyed, who are called respondents, are chosen through a complex scientific sampling procedure. Interviewers administer carefully developed, field-tested questionnaires to respondents. Our talent acquisition team will reach out when new positions open that align with your experience.

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