Part-Time Research Assistant, Bilingual Spanish, English

American Immigration Council

. Conduct in-person interviews with immigrant families across the New York City area .

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates fluency in both Spanish and English, with strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for conducting interviews and administering surveys with immigrant families. Maintains organized and confidential research records while providing administrative support throughout the project.

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Fluency In Spanish And EnglishInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFamiliarity With Immigrant Communities

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Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsStrong Communication SkillsReliableOrganizedComfortable Talking With People

Industry Keywords

Community-Based ResearchParticipant RecruitmentInterview SchedulingSurvey AdministrationResearch ProtocolsConfidentialityNew York CityImmigrant FamiliesSociologyPublic Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in-person interviews with immigrant families across the New York City area
Administer surveys with immigrant families
Assist with participant recruitment and interview/survey scheduling
Take notes and compile survey responses
Summarize interviews
Maintain organized and confidential research records
Provide additional research and administrative support throughout the project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluency in both Spanish and English (speaking and reading)
Based in the New York City area
Available to work on site to conduct interviews and surveys
Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable talking with people, listening carefully, and following research protocols
Reliable and organized
Committed to maintaining confidentiality
Familiarity with immigrant communities in New York City preferred
No prior research experience required
Students and recent graduates in sociology, social work, public health, Latino studies, or related fields encouraged to apply
Community members with language skills and an interest in community-based research encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training will be provided in interviewing techniques, survey administration, and research ethics
Approximately 10–20 hours per week
Equal employment opportunity and diverse, inclusive workplace commitments