Public Opinion Surveyor

Company Description

National leader in transportation research is actively seeking a dynamic team to gather data for an important transportation project in the Palm Springs Area.  Looking for energetic and friendly people to survey bus riders. 

Job Description

This is a short-term project and is expected to run throughout November and into December, 2014.  Shifts will be available between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM.  You will be expected to work between 24-40 hours during the project.  Candidates who are selected for the position will receive paid training.  You will gain valuable resume building experience in conducting primary research.

Key Job Functions:

• Interviewers will collect information from bus riders to secure their opinions on a variety of topics
• The position involves distributing/collecting surveys and assisting people in completing the survey
• Interviewers will record information including time, passenger refusals and overall passenger counts
• Surveys are standardized by project. Data must be collected as required to ensure that responses are captured accurately and in accordance with specified survey parameters. 
• Interviewers are required to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Be able to carry/lift 10 lbs
• Be able to walk on moving vehicles and to climb stairs
• Be able to speak clearly, communicate effectively and read with corrected vision. 
• Have legible handwriting
• Present a professional appearance
• Must have strong customer service skills
• Must be able to follow written and oral directions
• Must be able to ride without motion sickness or incontinence
• Must wear or carry a watch or reliable timepiece while working
• Must have a car or other means of reliable transportation to get to report location
• Must be 18 or older

Additional Information

+Paid Training +Bonus Potential

Compensation: $12 / hour

Openings: 2

Seasonal work

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.