MAPSCorps Data Collector

Organization:

MAPSCorps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based on the south side of Chicago. Born from the South Side Health and Vitality Studies at the University of Chicago, MAPSCorps uses asset-based, community-engaged research to ensure that our science serves community priorities and needs.

MAPSCorps employs and delivers STEM and health-focused programming to local high school youth who map existing resources in an assigned community. Working in teams over the summer, MAPSCorps participants walk our communities, observing, collecting, and analyzing data about all public-facing businesses and organizations. Utilizing our collected data, high school students work as field researchers. At the same time, certified teachers serve as Field Supervisors to prepare an extensive research project focusing on the social determinants of health. Youth-led research findings and public health policy proposals are presented to community stakeholders, urban planners, elected officials, and researchers.

As an organization, we follow all district, local, and state guidelines regarding COVID-19.

Position Description

As a data collector, you will collect data from various sources, enter information into an app/database/spreadsheet and ensure that your data is accurate and complete. Your job duties will include surveying, mapping, data collection from focus groups, and other methods. The position requires excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interviewing participants to obtain information about their experiences using a product or service
• Entering data into computer databases or spreadsheets or creating charts based on the data collected
• Observing and recording urban infrastructure needs
• Recording event attendance data
• Collecting public opinion data on topics such as the economy, health care, education, the environment, etc
• Surveying businesses to determine the impact of economic recovery efforts in their community
• Collecting data on demographics and other characteristics of the population being studied, such as ethnicity or income level
• Interviewing participants after an event has occurred to gather follow-up data
• Conducting surveys in person, using an electronic device, over the phone, and/or on paper.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school/college student, high school/college graduate (Ages 16-24)
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills are required;
• Experience or interest in public health, qualitative/quantitative research, and/or community-based/social science research or advocacy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including the ability to manage conflicts with youth and adults in a mature and respectful manner
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
• Strong work ethic and commitment to collaborative teamwork and problem-solving are required

Preferred but not required:

• Bilingual Spanish speaker
• Experience working, living, or volunteering in communities across Chicago
• Data collection experience
• Experience working with MAPSCorps

Dates: September 16th- December 16, 2022, with an option to renew for Winter and Spring.

Time Commitment: up to 20 hours per week

Compensation: $18/hour

Application Instructions:

Members of populations that are underrepresented and marginalized in research, technology, and data spaces are encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume through our online application portal at https://mapscorps.applytojob.com/. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

To learn more about MAPSCorps, visit our website at MAPSCorps.org.

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