Agriculture Field / Phone Enumerator

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Tawas Township, MI

About The Position

The Field Enumerator supports the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) by collecting agricultural data on behalf of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role serves farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and rural communities by gathering reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information. Enumerators interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone, and may travel to designated fields to perform 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 telephone and no distractions, and requires maintaining a personal vehicle for field duties. This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours may be affected by weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions. The position pays $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 all survey actions.
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-motivated, organized, able to work as part of a team, and able to maintain a positive and friendly attitude.
Conduct work from a residence with an operable telephone free from distractions.
Pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Interview farmers, ranchers, farm operators, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts when needed.
Maintain and submit detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
Represent NASDA and explain the benefits of enumerators in survey activities.
Collect reliable, accurate, and objective agricultural statistics and information.