TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT, OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2008

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT, OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2008

NEW JERSEY YOUTH TOBACCO SURVEY 2008

DATA COLLECTORS NEEDED!!!!

 

Macro International Inc. is seeking staff for the New Jersey Youth Tobacco Survey.  This survey documents attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge about tobacco use, intent to use, exposure to tobacco use, and exposure to tobacco marketing/advertising among students in grades 7-12.  It is supported by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, in collaboration with University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health.

 

The training will be held in early October and data collection will continue until late November or early-December.  If you have an interest in the health behavior of adolescents and can commit yourself full-time, you may wish to apply for the NJ YTS data collector position.  This is an opportunity to be involved in an important study on a topic of utmost importance.  If hired, you will work in the state of New Jersey.  This position is NOT recommended for students enrolled in fall semester courses that require weekly class attendance during the DAY.  Those attending some evening or weekend classes are welcome to apply.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

*              Travel among schools in the state of New Jersey to administer the New Jersey Youth Tobacco Survey

*              Report to the Survey Coordinator or Project Director daily on study activities

*              Coordinate scheduling and follow-up on non-respondents        

*              Maintain detailed logs and progress reports

*              Act as on-site liaison with school personnel

*              Perform quality control on the collected information and package it for return to the main office

 

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

 

*              Some college.  Ideal for graduate/thesis students able to work and travel full-time for a 6-week period

*              Experience in working with children, particularly in a middle or high school setting

*              Experience in field data collection, survey/social science, research, sales, or marketing

*              Experience speaking in front of large groups

 

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

 

*              Well-organized                                                    

*              Capable of motivating others to cooperate

*              Punctual and able to adhere to strict time schedules   

*              A professional appearance and demeanor

*              High degree of self-confidence and the ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner      

*              Valid driver's license and car in good working order    

*              Valid major credit card (only for travel)                        

*              Ability and willingness to travel by yourself throughout NJ       

*              Cell phone

 

WHEN:  The NJ YTS 2008 2-day training will occur during the week of October 13th, followed by approximately 6 to 8 weeks of data collection.  This training is mandatory.

 

PAYMENT:  Assuming acceptable performance, you will work on a temporary basis as an on-call, off site statutory employee for approximately 6 to 8 weeks. You may expect to earn $100 per day for participation in training.  You will earn $104 x 5 days = $520 per week for weeks in which you collect data from 3 to 5 schools. If you collect data from fewer than 3 schools in a given week, you will be paid on a sliding scale.  For 1 school, you will be paid for 1.5 days ($156). For 2 schools, you will be paid for 3 days ($312). Our hope is that nearly all data collectors will have full weeks of 3 to 5 schools every week of data collection, but we cannot guarantee this since there are many factors beyond our control.   For use of your car, you will be reimbursed at the rate of $.585 per mile (plus tolls and parking).  A limited number of data collectors also will be offered the opportunity for overnight travel.  In such cases, your hotel and food expenses will be reimbursed within government prescribed limits.   In addition, if needed ORC Macro will pre-pay for a hotel room for your stay at training.

 

HOW:  For more information about this position, please call Brenda Clark at (877) 342-6987.  If interested in applying please send your resume along with two or three work or academic references with phone numbers to: NJYouthTobaccoSurvey@orcmacro.com

 

If faxing please use (301) 572-0986 with a cover sheet to Brenda Clark or Stephanie Flaherty.