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Westat · 3 days ago

PATH 3.0 – Traveling Bilingual Field Interviewer

New York, NY

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.70/hr - $25.70/hr

Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to be traveling bilingual field interviewers for the PATH study, which collects information on tobacco and nicotine use. The role involves extensive travel to conduct interviews in Spanish or English, requiring fluency in both languages and a commitment to data collection activities.

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Responsibilities

Travel to locate sampled addresses, screen household members, and interview sampled adults, youth, and parents in their homes

Regularly receive and transmit data via the internet and report progress and costs to their supervisor

Qualification

Data collection experienceBilingual in EnglishSpanishIn-person interviewingPublic communicationSelf-motivatedDetail-orientedTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information

Be available and able to complete 20 – 25 hours of web-based training per week between February 16, 2026 & March 8, 2026

Be fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish

Successfully complete the Westat language assessment protocols for Spanish

Be available to work during the data collection period from March 2026 through December 31st, 2026

Be available to work approximately 20 hours per week, 3 to 4 hours at a time, mostly evenings and weekends at specified days/times when work is available

While on travel status, you may be required to work 40 hours or more

Be available to travel extensively for project work via car or airplane

Amount of travel will vary depending on the assignment and may last two to three weeks out of the month

Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: Lift and carry 20 pounds of equipment and materials, Walk several blocks, and Climb a flight of stairs carrying equipment

Have regular and reliable access to cellular telephone service with a long-distance calling feature

Have regular and reliable access to a secure high-speed internet connection

Have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle

Have a current and valid driver's license that is not under suspension