Field Interviewer — Hybrid, Oregon Statewide Project

Job overview

The Field Interviewer — Hybrid, Oregon Statewide Project is a flexible, project-based opportunity involving video and in-person interviews across Oregon. Compensation is paid per completed survey: $80 per phone interview, $85 per video interview, and $95 or more per in-person interview depending on travel distance. Vital Research’s project with the State of Oregon gathers perspectives on the quality of life and satisfaction of people receiving state-supported services. The interviewer contacts pre-identified participants, conducts confidential surveys using company-provided technology and established protocols, and accurately records responses. The collected information is intended to inform service delivery, including access, communication, choice and quality, transportation, safety, and community inclusion.

What you'll do

• Contact participants from a provided list to schedule and complete surveys
• complete an average of one survey per day or five per week
• conduct surveys using company-provided technology and project protocols
• accurately record responses while maintaining confidentiality
• communicate respectfully with participants and the research team
• use the provided translation service when needed
• manage schedule and complete assignments within project expectations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field interviewer

confidential surveys

social research

oregon statewide project

vital research

independent contractor

flexible schedule

video interviews

in-person interviews

$80 phone survey

$85 video survey

$95+ in-person survey

five surveys weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Per-survey compensation
• $50 for completing pre-training modules
• $300 for mandatory virtual training
• eligible contractors may receive $50 for post-training assessments.

Why this role

Independent contractor opportunity; flexible schedule; statewide Oregon project; minimum expected commitment of five completed surveys per week; contract term December 7, 2026–May 30, 2027, or until interviews are completed.

About the employer

Vital Research is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.