Role: Field Interviewer

Training Dates: July 2026

Training Mode:  A combination of in-person training, asynchronous self-paced online learning, and synchronous online training

Production Dates: now through October 2026

Required Availability: available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week

Pay rate and Differentials: The pay rate is $26.00 per hour, which includes a $3 screening differential, and staff who complete language certification for reading and speaking will receive an additional $2/hour language differential.

Data Collection Mode: Face-to-face

Required Qualifications and Duties:

• Work a minimum of 25 hours per week, most of these hours will be worked on weekends (Sat and/or Sun) and weekday evenings (4-8 pm).

• Attend training in Michigan in July 2026

• Attend weekly team meetings, typically held on weekdays during business hours.

• Have the flexibility in your schedule to adjust your work times to meet the needs of study participants.

• Attend all training sessions and successfully complete all certifications. All training time is paid.

• This project requires you to knock on doors and conduct interviews for the New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey. You must be prepared to explain the reason for your visit, quickly establishing rapport. In addition to doorstep screening, you will conduct interviews in study participants' homes.

• A valid driver’s license, up-to-date insurance, and access to reliable private transportation. (Subways, buses, taxis, and ride shares like Uber or Lyft are not considered private transportation.)  On occasion, you may need to be able to drive up to 30 miles one way to a participant’s home. Staff who are primarily working in Manhattan and a few other areas may be exempt from this requirement.

• Ability to traverse several blocks at a time, including ascending and descending stairs, and transporting study equipment and materials.

• Must reside in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Western Nassau County or Northeast New Jersey

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with in-home data collection, direct sales, doorstep, or political canvassing

• Comfort using a laptop with MS Windows

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Questions about this position should be directed to the recruitment team, interviewer.recruitment.team@umich.edu or call 1-800-321-7104 OPTION #4.

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The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.