Research Assistant -Intern

  Summary of essential job functions Time-Keeper: Keep an eye on the time and signal the leader if the conversation needs to be moved along. Alert the leader when there are 15 and 5 minutes left before the end of the 1.5 hour session. Conversation Helper: Assist the facilitator as needed to ensure that only one person is speaking at a time and that the conversation is redirected if it gets far off track. Make sure everyone is participating; encourage silent participants to answer questions. Note taker  for KIIS and FGD - Notes should include the following: -       Observations of the group and the non-verbal communication relayed. -       Identifiers: Link answers with identifying information. -       Quotes illustrating the varied opinions being presented.   Summary of key discussion points. As each question is posed, individuals will offer their opinions and these are to be written down. The summary should include not only the statements of the participants, but also the nonverbal communication that relays the group’s perceptions, feelings, and thoughts on the issue. These reactions should be captured by the note taker and summarized along with the general discussion. The summary should give all sides of the issue. Any other tasks commensurate with the post.