Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

27163BR

Job Title:

AT HOME Telephone Interviewers

Location:

US - Home-based telephone work

Job Description:

Westat, a well-known research organization, seeks experienced telephone interviewers to work on a project that starts in October 2024 and requires a federal clearance.

The primary activity of this position is asking questions over the phone following a specific script. Competitive salary. In addition to accruing paid sick leave on all assignments, other benefits such as holiday pay, and vacation accrual may be offered based on the project assignment.

Candidates must be able to work 15-40 hours per week, during any of the following times: ·

· Afternoons (12pm - 6pm ET),

· Evenings (6pm - 10pm ET), and

· Weekends (Sat 10am - 6 pm ET; Sun 2pm - 9pm ET).

You must be:

· 18 years of age or older,

· have at least six months of phone interviewing experience,

· be willing to submit to and pass a federal background clearance (eAPP and fingerprinting),

· provide a voice sample, and

· have strong computer skills.

The following items are needed to support at-home interviewing:

· A Windows-based PC (Windows 10 or later) with 600 MB of free hard-drive space.

· A web camera (video and audio functionality).

· Edge browser is preferred - the most current non-beta version (may need to be run in compatibility mode if you experience problems while working on any platform). Chrome is also an acceptable browser.

· Firewall protection either through router/gateway or internet protection suite software.

· A wired high-speed internet connection (cable, DSL, or fiber optic only) must be used during working hours.

· Direct Ethernet connection to your modem or router is required. Wi-Fi connection is not allowed

· Reliable telephone (corded landline or cell phone).

· A hands free corded headset compatible with your phone (Bluetooth devices are not allowed) must be used.

· If using a cell phone, your phone must maintain a full charge during your shift.

· Features (e.g. call waiting, voicemail, call forwarding, etc.) must be disabled during working hours.

· In-home access to a printer

· Your work environment should include a quiet private and secure work space to conduct interviews (does not have to be a dedicated office, but the work environment must be quiet and secure during work all hours, including training).

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job ID:

27163BR

Career Area:

Telephone Data Collection