Hourly Research Assistant

Job Summary

Our research team is hiring part-time community-based research assistants to conduct direct observation data collection for the Building Healthy Families program. This is a part-time, hourly position that will require training and weekly attendance at program sessions for 5-10 hours per week, with a combination of daytime and evening hours. The required training and weekly meetings with the research team will be virtual and are paid. Data collection requires attendance at the weekly BHF sessions on the day and at the time your community is offering the program. The successful candidate will support direct observation data collection and reporting for the Building Healthy Families program being provided by your local community. The position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a large interdisciplinary team, evening hours starting mid-February, reliable transportation, and completion of the necessary training.

Locations we are hiring in include:

Charles County, MD

Green Bay, WI

Hamlin, WV

Salt Lake City, UT

Vernal, UT

Mitchell, SD

Northern Mariana Islands (US Commonwealth)

Vallejo, CA (Touro University)

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma plus 2 years of college or technical training
• Experience: ≤ 2 years in health, health education, nursing, or a related field
• Technical Skills: Comfortable using MS Office & Zoom; reliable transportation required
• Compliance: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and may be subject to a background check
• Availability: weekly commitment from January - June 2026, followed by ~1 week per month through December 2026. Day and evening availability required.

Responsibilities

1. Attend weekly BHF sessions in your local community (in person) typically in the evening
2. Conduct direct observation using standardized tools and protocols
3. Record and submit data accurately and on time
4. Participate in paid virtual training (January) and weekly check-ins via Zoom typically during the day
5. Communicate effectively with program staff and the research team
6. Maintain confidentiality and follow research ethics and safety protocols
7. Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Candidates should have research or practice-based experience in health, health promotion, or health education, nursing, or any other related field. Experience working with deadlines and following protocols without direct supervision. Additional skills that would be advantageous for the position include conducting health assessments (height and weight, health history questionnaires), demonstrating good time management skills, willingness to learn new techniques and procedures, and a strong work ethic.

Special Instructions

Send your resume and an email with details listed below to Ali Mercado (bhf@nebraska.edu) between December 15th, 2025 and January 5th, 2026:

1. Your city/state

2. Your schedule availability

Requisition Number: PRN16619N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary: Attend BHF meetings typically in the evening (time varies by community) and attend weekly research team meetings during the day.

Department: 01720 - PHS - HEALTH SYS INNO & RSRCH

Location: Other

Pay Rate Range: 15-25

Close Date: 2/1/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193699