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Job no: 502995
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health
Job Summary
A team of two full-time Field Surveyors is needed to travel throughout the State of Louisiana over a two-week period to identify and document businesses that sell tobacco. This survey is a required part of the federally funded Synar Program that aims to reduce youth access to tobacco in the U.S. The Field Survey team will drive/walk through specified pre-planned routes in selected parishes spanning from Caddo to Jefferson. Field Surveyors enter all businesses along the routes that may sell cigarettes to confirm and collect basic information.
Essential Functions
- Drive/walk through specified pre-planned routes in selected parishes and enter all businesses along the routes that may sell cigarettes to confirm and collect basic information.
- Training and other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- A HS Diploma or GED is required.
- 1 year of relevant experience is required.
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age..
- Highly responsible and reliable; can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use a GPS and follow written directions to navigate and adhere to a very detailed canvassing protocol.
- At least one member of the survey team must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive throughout the state of Louisiana.
- Experience with canvassing a large geographic area preferred.
- Available full time to travel by car for a two-week period (estimated start date June 1, 2024, with approximately 1 month for hiring process)
Location
- Remote
Additional Information
This is a full-time, temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
For information about benefits, please review Drexel's .
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Additional Required Documents:
- Please include two work references (e.g., supervisor, manager) that can be reached by telephone.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
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Applications close: Eastern Daylight Time
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