Westat · 7 hours ago
PATH 3.0 – Field Interviewer
Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to be field interviewers on the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study. The role involves collecting information on tobacco and nicotine use and conducting interviews with sampled individuals in their homes as part of a longitudinal study.
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Responsibilities
Locate sampled addresses and screen household members
Interview sampled adults, youth, and parents in their homes
Receive and transmit data via the internet
Report progress and costs to their supervisor
Qualification
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. You will be required to communicate with your assigned supervisor multiple times per week during this time
Live in or around the geographic work area defined by the project sample
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
Be willing to travel locally for project work, with the possibility of some long-distance, overnight travel
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 telephone service with a long-distance calling feature, either landline or cellular
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
Preferred
In-person interviewing and/or cold calling experience
Experience working with the public
Ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and socio-economic groups
Comfortable using a laptop computer
Able to establish and maintain good rapport with study respondents
Comfortable working in unfamiliar locations, knocking on doors
Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented
Ability to work independently
Work successfully in a team environment with little direct supervision
Benefits
Health and welfare payment of $5.09
Paid vacation
Holiday leave
Sick leave
401(k) program
Company
Westat
Westat is a professional research firm in the social science and statistical industries.
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