Youth Secret Shopper

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring Youth Secret Shoppers in Los Angeles CA

Noor Workforce Solutions is seeking student assistants to work with our research team on the Young Adult Tobacco Purchase Survey Project (YATPS). The project’s purpose is to assess the rate of tobacco sales to individuals under the age of 21 in California.

The role of the Secret Shopper is to attempt to purchase traditional or electronic tobacco products from retail locations while their research partner records the results and drives between retail sites. Research teams will travel over weekends only. All training and travel time are paid for. Travel expenses paid for. Flexible schedule to accommodate school schedules. The pay for this position is between $19.00-$20.00/hour.

You must be 16 to 17 years old to apply for this position. Underage employees will be required to obtain parental permission and a valid work permit through their school. Training and work will commence in January 2027.

Young Adult Secret Shopper – Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 16 to 17 years old.
• Must be able to obtain parent/guardian permission to participate in the project.
• Must be able to obtain valid work permit through school.
• Must be available for periodic travel on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only during normal business hours - roughly 8AM to 5PM).
• Must be able to travel as a passenger in a rental car to destinations within driving distance of your place of residence (no driving required).
• Must be reliable and dependable for all scheduled travel.
• Must be able to follow all study protocols as directed by supervisor or research partner.

Young Adult Secret Shopper – Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in public health or social research.
• Comfortable being on road for long periods.
• Comfortable with attempting tobacco purchases from clerks and other store personnel.

Young Adult Secret Shopper – Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct tobacco purchase attempts at predetermined store locations.
• Follow project protocols and all instructions provided by your research partner.
• Accurately recall and communicate field observations to research partner.
• Attend debrief meetings immediately following each trip (remote options available depending on residency).
• Punctual attendance at all project trainings and meetings.
• Maintain accurate record of all travel expenses and purchase logs.
• Travel with rotating partners.
• Adhere to all safety rules and protocols when travelling.
• Must consent to the performance of a background check.

Work Schedule

• Flexible workdays and work hours. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Work takes place primarily on weekends only during normal business hours (approximately 8AM to 5PM).
• Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 20 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring & summer).

Benefits

• Noor Workforce Solutions offers Benefits in a Card (BIC) - Affordable, unbundled, day-one health and wellness benefits

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed in a traveling environment. All destinations will be within driving distance of your residence.
• Local travel required. CA only. Within driving distance of your place of residence.

By applying to this position, you hereby acknowledge and consent to being contacted via phone and text by our recruiters, should your application be selected for further consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.