Interview Team Job Descriptions

Rank your preference for each job, using a one (first choice) to five (last choice) scale.

Team Manager

1. works with the team to develop questions and follow-ups 
   
2. introduces team members to the interviewee 
   
3. sends a thank you to the interviewee after the interview 
   
4. generally keeps the team on task with its assignments

1. very task oriented person
2. a self-starter

Choice: ____________________________________

Interviewer

1. works with the team to develop questions and follow-ups 
   
2. asks the questions of the interviewee 
   
3. can handle a microphone

Qualities:

1. can be spontaneous and think quickly
   
2. is a good speaker and projects voice well

Choice: _______________________________________

Note Taker/Transcriber

1. assists the interviewer by recording responses of the interviewee
   
2. becomes the interviewer if the designated one is not available
   
3. works with the team to develop questions & follow-ups
   
4. can transcribe interview to paper

Qualities:

1. is a good listener and takes good notes
   
2. has a good memory or power of recall

Choice: _____________________________________

Technician

Duties:

1. works with the team to develop questions and follow-ups 
   
2. is responsible for the care of the recorder tapes 
   
3. is responsible for the quality of the taped interview

Qualities:

1. is not intimidated by electronic equipment
   
2. can work without calling attention to him/herself

Choice: ______________________________________

Researcher

Duties:

1. works with the team to develop questions and follow-ups
   
2. does the research into the culture of the interviewee's decade 
   
3. is responsible for the decade summary in the anniversary book

1. likes to research and look up information
   
2. is good at writing

Choice: _______________________________________

Alternate (optional)

Duties:

1. works with the team to develop questions and follow-up 
   
2. is ready to assume the roles of either team manager, note taker, or technician 
   
3. works with the researcher

Qualities:

1. is very flexible and resourceful
   
2. knows the project thoroughly

Choice: ___________________________________

Interviewee: ____________________________________________________