Field Data Collector - MCBS

Who We Are NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that delivers insights and analysis decision-makers trust. What We Do

NORC partners with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to conduct survey research that informs critical decisions facing society.

• NORC Field Data Collectors, internally known as field interviewers, play a significant role in collecting the data that drives our research.
• They conduct phone and in-person interviews to gather survey data for research on subjects including health care, employment, education, and economics.

The Ideal Candidate for Field Data Collector

• Flexible, part-time work (20 25 hours a week).
• Our most successful interviewers typically dedicate 4-6 hours a day to interviewing.
• Self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to your own work schedule.
• Enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
• Available to meet with people in-person at their homes, jobs, or other public spaces to conduct interviews, sometimes without notice to the residents.
• Has interviewing, sales, or customer service experience.

Requirements For Employment :

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• Must be comfortable contacting participants unannounced and without appointments
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation
• Available to evenings, and weekends when people are more likely to be at home.
• Must have basic knowledge of a tablet or laptop computer usage skills such as sending email or opening and using a web browser to search for information.
• All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I9 documentation).
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the . We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary And Benefits :

This position is classified as intermittent. The pay rate for this position will be $20.00 per hour, based on experience and geographic location.

• NORC will contribute to an individually owned, fully vested retirement account with TIAA at a rate of $4.57 for each hour worked, and contributions will be made on a quarterly basis.
• Intermittent staff are eligible to make pre-tax or post-tax contributions as part of NORC’s Supplemental Retirement Plan.
• Opportunity to earn more for bilingual speakers.
• NORC will provide compensation for training hours, mileage reimbursement, and other approved expenses.
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for paid sick leave.
• Eligible for holiday pay
• Corporate Discounts
• Paid orientation and training
• Possibility for advancement into full-time management roles
• Opportunity for annual raises and / or performance bonuses for those who meet performance goals.

NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings.

At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

Other Important Details to Note

The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) is a continuous, multipurpose survey of a nationally representative sample of the Medicare population, conducted by the Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

This is an SCA project, which will begin in July and continue through the end of December 2024 . Successful field interviewers may have the opportunity to stay with the project for an extended period.

You can read more about Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) at

Field data collection is project-based work that ends once the research is complete.

Because of the temporary nature of field work, these positions are great for students, teachers, retirees, and others who are looking for flexible, contracted work.

Learn more on our website!

About NORC :

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions.

Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.

Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with NORC to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.