Offer summary

Qualifications:

Self-motivated and reliable individuals are preferred., Candidates must have weekend availability., No prior experience in a call center or research is necessary., Reliable transportation for in-person work or reliable internet for remote work is required..

Key responsibilities:

Administer research questionnaires via telephone to respondents in Pennsylvania.

Work part-time, typically requiring evening and weekend hours.

Complete at least 8-10 hours of work per week.

Participate in paid training sessions to become an effective interviewer.

Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Survey Research Center (SRC) at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking self-motivated, reliable people as part-time phone interviewers. We are actively hiring phone interviewers for the BRFSS, a state-wide research project about U.S. residents’ health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.

Interviewers will be asked to use a computer or laptop to administer carefully developed research questionnaires via telephone to respondents (people) in Pennsylvania from all walks of life.
The position offers some day-time hours during the week, but the position typically requires working evenings and on the weekends. Candidates MUST have weekend availability.
Depending on location and qualifications, candidates can be hired to work in person or remotely.
Staff members are requested to work at least 8-10 hours a week.
Candidates must have reliable transportation if they work in-person, or reliable internet if they work remotely.
Positions are available immediately. No prior experience in a call center or research is necessary.
Successful candidates will receive paid training sessions developed by experienced managers to help them become a competent and effective interviewer.
These positions are a great opportunity for those looking for flexible part-time work or to get involved in research.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and/or resume.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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