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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote field interviewer in the United States is $19.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Field Interviewer, you need strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured protocols, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with survey software, digital data collection tools, and sometimes audio recording devices is important for efficient and accurate work. Exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity help build rapport with diverse respondents and handle unexpected situations. These abilities are crucial for gathering reliable data and ensuring the integrity of interview-based research projects.

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Remote Field Interviewers often encounter challenges such as establishing rapport with respondents over the phone or video, managing unpredictable schedules, and dealing with technical issues or data entry errors. To overcome these, it's important to develop strong communication skills, be adaptable with scheduling, and stay organized with digital tools. Regular check-ins with supervisors and team members can also provide support and ensure best practices are followed. Embracing flexibility and proactively seeking feedback can help interviewers thrive in this dynamic role.

What are remote field interviewers?

Remote field interviewers are professionals who conduct surveys, interviews, or data collection activities from a remote location, often using phone calls, video conferencing, or online questionnaires. Unlike traditional field interviewers who travel to meet respondents in person, remote field interviewers work from home or another remote location, reaching participants through digital or telecommunication methods. Their work is crucial for research organizations, market research firms, and government agencies seeking accurate data while minimizing travel costs and logistical challenges.
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(Remote) Temporary Field Interviewer - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

(Remote) Temporary Field Interviewer - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV • On-site, Remote

$17.52/hr

Temporary

Posted 27 days ago

West Virginia University rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

385th of 532 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
West Virginia University's Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design is seeking applications for a Temporary Field Interviewer. This position will be essential to the completion of NMS-Count effort with the NMSF and will be based near marine sanctuary settings nationwide. The Field Interviewer will conduct face-to-face interviewers with coastal visitors as they exit recreation sites. Interviewers will travel to a variety of, general recreation sites. Shifts vary between morning, afternoon and evening hours and very often occur on weekend days.
What you'll do:
  • Conducting recreation surveys on lands adjacent to national marine sanctuary waters in a friendly and respectful manner.
  • Checking schedule on the Google Drive weekly/daily basis and planning out survey site drive times and location with GPS and maps.
  • Set up interviewing sites (i.e. sign placement, traffic cone placement, etc.) properly to ensure safety of self and visitors.
  • Place and calibrate trail cameras to capture use on assigned trail and road systems.
  • Download data from tablets and report status to field supervisor.
  • Filling out and keeping track of surveys and daily counts in a neat, orderly fashion.
  • Compiling weekly reports for field supervisor about site use levels, recreation use and weather conditions at each assigned surveying site.
  • Adhering to strict WVU data collection policies and guidelines including proper dress, displaying of safety signage, etc.
  • Ability to drive long distances over a variety of road surfaces during early morning and early evening hours.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision from field management at all times.

Pay Grade: 7, $17.52 per hour
Length of Assignment: 6.5 Month
Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Qualifications
  • Highschool diploma or GED.
  • A minimum of six months of previous in-field data collection experience on state, federal or municipal lands is preferred, but not required.
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Competency in written and oral communication.
  • Ability to drive on various types of roads to remote locations
  • Ability to keep neat and concise notes and surveys.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times.
  • Skilled in effective communication.
  • Skilled in strategic planning and logistics.
  • Skilled in critical thinking, including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Skilled in monitoring/assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take correction.

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination
Physical Demands & Physical Coordination
Requires the ability to stand for long periods, walk, sit, stoop, bend at waist, have manual dexterity and feel, grasp, reach, talk, and hear. Activities are predominantly non-manual. Employee will be required to travel on a frequent basis. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely for multiple hours per day may be required. It will be necessary for the incumbent to be able to lift/carry equipment and/or supplies up to 25 lbs. Activities require manual skill to provide and/or alter services and/or products.
Valid driver's license - mileage for surveying travel will be reimbursed at the current WVU rate

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