Field Interviewer Bilingual English & Farsi or Armenian

Field Interviewer, Part Time Bilingual English & Farsi or Armenian The RAND Corporation is a non-profit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. The RAND Survey Research Group is currently hiring bilingual Field Interviewers. The Hollywood 2.0 project will evaluate the effectiveness of a County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health initiative to increase access to services in Hollywood. Interviewers must be bilingual in English and Farsi or Armenian. Interviewer teams will approach clients at service providers including outpatient mental health clinics and interim housing facilities, and may include shelters and drop-in centers in Hollywood, Lincoln Heights, and Chatsworth. Interviewers will be assigned participants by a team lead and will conduct 45-60 minute interviews on tablet computers and paper booklets in English and Farsi or Armenian. Work assignments are scheduled and supervised. Interviewers will attend bi-weekly meetings by telephone. Positions are part time, temporary, adjunct without benefits, 12-15 hours per week. Expected duration of the projects is August 2025 to December 2026. Approved mileage reimbursed at government rate of $0.70 per mile. Pay rate is $23.00-$24.00 per hour. REQUIREMENTS • Bilingual -- Proficient in English and Farsi or Armenian • Willing to work in various settings located in Hollywood, Lincoln Heights, and Chatsworth, including mental health clinics, interim housing facilities, shelters, and drop-in centers. • Comfortable interacting with people with severe mental illness who may also be unhoused • Flexibility in work schedule, including morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, approximately 12-15 hours per week • Comfortable working with tablet computers and smart phones • Valid driver’s license, dependable car, proof of auto insurance • Available to attend all scheduled training dates • Exceptional time-management, organizational and recordkeeping skills • Motivated, self-starter, comfortable working independently and on a team • Proficiency collecting data (interviewing, conducting surveys), relevant coursework or professional experience strongly preferred TRAINING • Field interviewers receive an extensive paid training which will be held in-person at our Santa Monica headquarters. Attendance at training is mandatory. • Training will be held over four days TBD Continued employment eligibility is contingent upon passing a background check (including DMV), conflict of interest review and successful completion of training. To Apply Please visit www.rand.org/jobs and click on “Find a Job.” Enter “R3328” in the search bar. For more information contact Survey Coordinator Rick Garvey at 310-721-1647 or garvey@rand.org. RAND is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled