Youth Secret Shopper

Job Description

Job Description

On behalf of our client, 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 2026.

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

Young Adult Secret Shopper – Duties and Responsibilities

Work Schedule

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted : employment history, professional references, criminal check : educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript), DMV clearance.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and / or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or state law such as the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.