Agricultural Farm Data Representative

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture • Somerville, TN

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About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is hiring a part-time Field Enumerator to collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role supports farmers, ranchers, and rural communities by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information.

The Field Enumerator interviews farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone and may travel to designated fields to perform crop counts. The employee maintains and submits detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. Work is conducted from a residence with an operable telephone and free from distractions, and requires access to a reliable personal vehicle. The position offers a flexible schedule and work in the employee’s community. Compensation is $17.75 per hour plus mileage, with opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in survey activities.
• Ability to make crop counts in designated fields.
• Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals.
• Knowledge of computers or iPads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation, organization, a positive and friendly attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
• A residence with an operable telephone and free from distractions.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Interview farmers, ranchers, farm operators, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
• Travel to designated fields and perform crop counts.
• Maintain and submit detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
• Represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators positively during survey activities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to work from home
• Ability to work in the employee’s community
• Knowledge about where food comes from
• Competitive wage of $17.75 per hour plus mileage
• Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed