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The survey will be conducted in approximately 385 public middle and high schools in across the 23 county jurisdictions and the City of MD. The results of the Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey (MD YRBS) will be used to (1) monitor health-risk behaviors among middle and high school students; (2) evaluate the impact of state and local efforts to prevent health-risk behaviors; and (3) improve school health education policies and programs.
We need professional individuals throughout the state who have an interest in the health and well-being of adolescents to help administer the web survey. This is a temporary position in which you can expect to work on average 3 days per week for approximately 6-8 weeks. Data Collectors must be available full-time for the duration of the survey period.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
- Anne Arundel
- Baltimore City
- Calvert
- St. Mary's
- Charles
- Dorchester
- Wicomico
- Somerset
- Worcester
- Garrett
- Allegheny
- Kent
- Queen Anne's
- Talbot
- Caroline
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Access to the internet to enter daily school participation rates and receive assignments
- Personal email that can be used for project communications
- A cell phone that can be used to call assigned schools in preparation for the survey administration visit
- A vehicle in good working condition to be used to drive to the assigned schools
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a background screening
- Successful completion of an in-person, mandatory 2-day training in mid-September
- Willingness to travel in MD
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Experience in field data collection
- Experience in working with adolescents, particularly in a school setting
- Experience in working with the public and leading a task
- Experience in working off-site with little face-to-face contact with a supervisor
- Experience using a computer/tablet, including navigating the internet, using web applications, emailing, and attaching files
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Technologically literate with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and good at adhering to a tight schedule
- Ability to think, analyze a situation, identify potential problems, and recommend solutions
- Comfort in speaking in front of a small or large group
- Early morning person – scheduled arrival time can be as early as 6:00 a.m.
- Ability to lift and carry survey supplies up to 25 lbs
- A professional appearance and demeanor
WHEN: A mandatory 2-day training session will occur at the end of September in Rockville, MD.
Skills Required
- Access to the internet to enter daily school participation rates and receive assignments
- Personal email that can be used for project communications
- A cell phone that can be used to call assigned schools in preparation for the survey administration visit
- A vehicle in good working condition to be used to drive to the assigned schools
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a background screening
- Successful completion of an in-person, mandatory 2-day training in mid-September (end of September in Rockville)
- Willingness to travel in Maryland and be available full-time for the survey period (approx. 6-8 weeks, ~3 days/week on average)
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Technological literacy with ability to use computer/tablet, navigate the internet, use web applications, email, and attach files
- Ability to work independently and adhere to a tight schedule, including early morning start times (as early as 6:00 a.m.)
- Ability to lift and carry survey supplies up to 25 lbs
- A professional appearance and demeanor; comfort speaking in front of small or large groups
- Experience in field data collection
- Experience working with adolescents, particularly in a school setting
- Experience working with the public and leading a task
- Experience working off-site with little face-to-face contact with a supervisor
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Welcome to ADNET, a small business, recognized for customer-centric solutions. ADNET was founded in 1991 to provide information technology (IT) solutions to the science community at NASA. Building on that success, we expanded our core capabilities to Science and Engineering, IT, Education/Public Outreach, and Training/Professional Support Services. Our Federal customer base includes the Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, Department of the Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Army Corps of Engineers. We are Astrophysicists and Earth Scientists, researching and exploring our world, and worlds beyond. We are Science Systems and Instrument Engineers, building and supporting the tools that ensure successful missions. We are Information Security leaders, protecting your infrastructure and intellectual capital. We are Software and Network Engineers, creating tailored IT solutions. We are Program Managers, developing sustainable solutions in dynamic environments. We are Financial and Business Analysts, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We are Multimedia and Public Outreach innovators, developing and delivering your message through media vehicles that meet your needs. We are reliable, flexible, and accountable. We are award-winners and career developers. We are a catalyst for change.
