Field Interviewers to work with University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee
Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking Field Interviewers on behalf of our client, University of Wisconsin in the Milwaukee WI area. As a Field Interviewer, you will conduct in person interviews supporting the MIDUS Study.
About the MIDUS Study
The first national survey of Midlife Development in the U.S. (MIDUS) was conducted in 1995/96 by the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Midlife Development. The study was conceived by a multidisciplinary team of scholars from fields of psychology, sociology, epidemiology, demography, anthropology, medicine, and health care policy. Their collective aim was to investigate the role of behavioral, psychological, and social factors in accounting for age-related variations in health and well-being in a national sample of Americans.
In 2016, University of Wisconsin conducted the MIDUS Milwaukee African American Refresher oversample study and completed 389 CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) interviews and achieved nearly an 80% response rate. This next in-person wave of the MIDUS study begins in spring of 2025 with respondents that were interviewed in 2016. This effort includes a 2.5 hour in-person interview, a 50-page questionnaire, and a 25-minute cognitive interview. Field Interviewers will travel to administer surveys to respondents in their homes. Study members are pre-selected and sent an advance letter with a $5 pre-incentive. In total, the respondents will receive $250 if they complete all phases of the study.
University of Wisconsin Field Interviewers will work an average of 15-25 hours per week. CAPI Interviews are 2 – 2.5 hours long and respondents will receive a cash incentive of $150 after completing the interview. The interview includes waist and hip measurements, so interviewers must be comfortable administering these anthropometric measures. Some of the questions may be considered of a sensitive nature, so interviewers must be comfortable asking questions of that type. For the most sensitive questions, the interviewer will be instructed to turn over the laptop to the respondent, with headphones, so that portion of the questionnaire can be self-administered by the respondent.
After the completion of the CAPI interview, the interviewer will give the respondent $150 cash. They will also leave a 50-page questionnaire with the respondent, who will receive another $50 after they mail the questionnaire in to our Survey Center headquarters. Finally, the respondent will be asked to complete a cognitive survey by telephone, and upon completion will receive an extra $50. In some cases, we will ask that interviewers return to the home of respondents who need assistance with the questionnaire/cognitive interview, or to follow-up with questionnaire/cognitive interview non-response cases to secure completes of these items.
It should be noted that these interviews will be taking place in respondent’s homes where we will not know the vaccination status of the individuals in the household, so candidates should be comfortable going into these types of situations. Additionally, some households will be in lower socioeconomic status neighborhoods, so interviewers should be comfortable traveling, going into homes, and working in these neighborhoods as well.
Paid in-person training will be held April 14-18 in Madison. Field Interviewers must be able to attend in person and will be offered hotel rooms to stay in Madison for this period. Interviewers must commit to work the project until the end of the field period, which will last from April 19th, 2025 – December 31st, 2025, though it is possible that the field period will bleed into the new year (January 2026).
Applicants should live in Milwaukee County (or nearby). This is a part-time position, and applicants must be available for 15-25 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work a combination of daytime and evening hours on weekdays and weekends when respondents will be available and must be available to attend in-person project training. Equipment will be provided and is for use only on this assignment. The compensation for this position is $20.00 to 21.00 per hour.
Field Interviewer Responsibilities
- Follow all project specifications and protocols.
- Conduct computer-based interviews in person with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
- Conduct locating activities online and in-person when Respondents are difficult to reach.
- Regularly report to assigned Field Manager
- Exercise courtesy and professionalism to all Respondents.
- Maintain confidentiality of all collected data
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Field Interviewer Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- Must be willing to travel to administer surveys to respondents in their homes.
- Must be able to type 35 WPM.
- Must be able to pass a basic computer fluency assessment and verbatim reading test.
- Must have reliable personal transportation for business use and proof of auto insurance.
- Must have an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
- Must have high speed wireless internet access at home.
- Must be familiar with MS Office products.
- Must have private space to conduct interviews.
- Must have own reliable vehicle and insurance.
- Must have personal credit card and ability to charge up to $500 for reimbursable expenses.
- Must be willing to travel in and around Milwaukee County to collect data.
- This position requires candidates to consent to the performance of a background check and credit check.
Field Interviewer Qualifications
- Both English and Spanish fluency a plus but not required.
- Have experience conducting in-person interviews (CAPI).
- Exceptional reading, verbal, and listening skills with the ability to multi-task.
- The ability to speak with Respondents using a tablet and keyboard to record responses.
- Willingness to work in-person to locate selected households/Respondents and schedule appointments and conduct in-person interviews.
- Courteous with effective communication skills and “people” skills
- Positive and self-motivated demeanor
- Prior Field Research/Interviewing experience a plus
Additional Information:
- Must be able to attend in-person training from April 14th-18th in Madison, WI (accommodations provided) with work beginning immediately after training.
- Professional references required.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week (the target is between 15-25).
- Must be willing to commit to the project through the end of the field period (December 31, 2025, though it is possible that the field period will extend into January 2026).
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to adjust to the environment outdoors and weather conditions as encountered.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb stairs (various numbers of flights) as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds door-to-door of project-related equipment/materials.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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