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National Polling and Market Research firm seeks Field Specialist (PACIFIC TIME ZONE)
EMC Research, Inc.
is a majority women‑owned national full‑service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is to partner with clients to solve problems through well‑executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor, and to foster a collaborative environment that values people above profits.
Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
Field Specialist We are currently seeking a Field Specialist, an entry‑level role that helps manage data collection for market and opinion research. In this detail‑focused role supporting qualitative and quantitative research projects, your efforts will ensure projects are properly timed and executed to meet unequivocal deadlines.
Duties
Assist with quality control for telephone and online surveys
Oversee vendor performance by monitoring telephone interviews
Proofread and test survey questionnaire programming in Qualtrics and Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) systems
Use online interfaces to create demographic reports on survey populations
Use Excel and R to clean survey respondent lists and prepare them for data collection
Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams
Work Hours Full‑time hourly position with a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours. The general expectation is that normal working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone.
Compensation Salary dependent on experience and geographic location; starting salary range is $23 – $26 per hour. Overtime pay for hourly positions when required.
Benefits
Health care benefits
FSA, DCA
401(k) matching
Paid sick leave, vacation days, paid holidays, paid family leave
Educational assistance
Basic disability and life insurance
Discretionary bonus
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or 1–3 years related experience and/or training
High level of attention to detail
Deadline‑driven with ability to produce high‑quality work within short timelines
Excellent computer skills, including 1–2 years experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database management tools, and ability to learn new programs easily and effectively
Effective time and resource management to ensure efficient completion of work
Critical thinker and problem solver
Interest in public policy, politics, campaigns or non‑profit advocacy
Diversity and Inclusion EMC Research, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women‑owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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EMC Research, Inc.
is a majority women‑owned national full‑service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is to partner with clients to solve problems through well‑executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor, and to foster a collaborative environment that values people above profits.
Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.
Field Specialist We are currently seeking a Field Specialist, an entry‑level role that helps manage data collection for market and opinion research. In this detail‑focused role supporting qualitative and quantitative research projects, your efforts will ensure projects are properly timed and executed to meet unequivocal deadlines.
Duties
Assist with quality control for telephone and online surveys
Oversee vendor performance by monitoring telephone interviews
Proofread and test survey questionnaire programming in Qualtrics and Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) systems
Use online interfaces to create demographic reports on survey populations
Use Excel and R to clean survey respondent lists and prepare them for data collection
Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams
Work Hours Full‑time hourly position with a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours. The general expectation is that normal working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone.
Compensation Salary dependent on experience and geographic location; starting salary range is $23 – $26 per hour. Overtime pay for hourly positions when required.
Benefits
Health care benefits
FSA, DCA
401(k) matching
Paid sick leave, vacation days, paid holidays, paid family leave
Educational assistance
Basic disability and life insurance
Discretionary bonus
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or 1–3 years related experience and/or training
High level of attention to detail
Deadline‑driven with ability to produce high‑quality work within short timelines
Excellent computer skills, including 1–2 years experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database management tools, and ability to learn new programs easily and effectively
Effective time and resource management to ensure efficient completion of work
Critical thinker and problem solver
Interest in public policy, politics, campaigns or non‑profit advocacy
Diversity and Inclusion EMC Research, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a certified women‑owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No additional inquiries by email, phone, or in person please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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