Part-Time Field Researcher

Richmond, VA

$12.50/hour + mileage | Flexible Hours

Perfect for stay-at-home parents, retirees, or anyone needing flexible work!

Zonda is a leading provider of housing market data, analysis, and consulting services to the real estate industry. We are focused on making big bets on the future of real estate and trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. With access to our national platform of proprietary research and home building data, our data-driven insights help our clients make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing. We love people that bring ideas to the table, and Zonda is a place where everybody has a voice.

Looking for low-stress, flexible work that fits your lifestyle? Zonda is a leading provider of housing market data, analysis, and consulting services to the real estate industry. Zonda is hiring part-time Field Researchers to help track new home construction in your area. Ideal for independent workers who enjoy solo drives and a break from screens or sales calls.

What You’ll Do:
Once every quarter (every 90 days), you’ll spend 2–3 weeks driving through neighborhoods and recording the construction status of new homes on provided maps. No sales, cold calls, or office hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive through assigned new construction, residential neighborhoods
• Visually identify lot status: are these homes occupied, under construction, vacant lots, etc.
• Mark findings on provided site maps
• Track mileage and time
• Return completed folders to your managers

Why You’ll Love It:

• Flexible hours: Work any day, 8AM–6PM
• Seasonal: Just a few weeks per quarter
• $12.50/hour + mileage reimbursement
• No data entry, no heavy lifting, no computer work, no cold calling

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy quiet solo work and flexibility
• Are detail-oriented and organized
• Have a reliable vehicle, valid license, and insurance
• Can lift up to 20 lbs and use a map or GPS

A brief background check (criminal and driving records) is required.

Apply today and enjoy a flexible, low-pressure way to earn extra income!

Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join our team, you’ll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You’ll use your full range of skills to build great experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, and data. You’ll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.