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Survey outreach field staff - Palo Alto, California

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Palo Alto, CA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Part Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    Start Date:
    September 8, 2026
    End Date:
    October 2, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    September 4, 2026
    Compensation:
    USD $50 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Transportation

    Description

    Altrans TMA is hiring temporary field staff to collect commute mode usage data through in-person intercept surveys - on the street, in businesses, and in restaurants. You will approach people directly, explain the survey briefly, and record responses accurately.

    $50/hr

    12 hrs/week

    4 weeks

    Sept 8 - Oct 2

    Requirements

    • Able to stay active and mobile throughout hours-long shifts, mostly standing and walking outdoors
    • Comfortable approaching strangers in public and starting a short conversation
    • Clear, courteous communication and a professional presence representing Altrans
    • Careful and accurate when recording responses
    • Reliable availability for 12 hours per week, Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, October 2
    • Access to email for scheduling and daily check-ins

    Tasks

    • Conduct in-person intercept surveys on the street, in businesses, and in restaurants
    • Explain the purpose of the commute mode usage survey to prospective respondents
    • Record survey responses accurately and submit completed forms daily
    • Follow up by email with contacts who prefer to respond later
    • Track outreach locations, counts, and response rates for each shift
    • Report progress and field conditions to the Executive Director

    Reports to the Palo Alto TMA Executive Director

    May also apply at hiring@altrans.net

    Location

    On-site
    Palo Alto, CA, USA

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