Enumerator Phone/Field

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, agricultural businesses, and rural communities by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics.

Field Enumerators interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by phone, and sometimes travel to designated fields to conduct crop counts. They maintain and submit detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. Work is conducted from a residence with an operable, distraction-free telephone, and requires maintaining a reliable personal vehicle.

The position pays $17.75 per hour plus mileage. It offers a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home and in the employee’s community, and opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be affected by weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions. Applicants must pass a background check.

Requirements

• Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Ability to make crop counts in designated fields.
• Ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals.
• Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of computers or iPads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation, organization, a positive and friendly attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
• An operable telephone at the work-from-home residence, free from distractions.
• Must 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 when required.
• Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
• Represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators positively in survey activities.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $17.75 per hour plus mileage.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to work from home.
• Ability to work in the employee’s community.
• Promotion opportunities based on hours worked and performance ratings.

What This Job Offers

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