Field / Phone Enumerator Michigan Southwest
About The Position
The Field Enumerator supports NASDA and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service by collecting reliable, accurate, and objective agricultural statistics and information. The role involves interviewing farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by phone, and sometimes traveling to designated fields to perform crop counts. The Field Enumerator 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 no distractions, and the employee must maintain a personal vehicle for field duties. The position is part-time, offers a flexible schedule, and may involve work during evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions. The position is based in Fremont, Angola, Indiana, and requires passing a background check.
Requirements
- Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in 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-motivation, organization, and ability to work as part of a team while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude.
- Operable telephone and a residence free from distractions for conducting enumerator work.
- Must pass a background check.
Responsibilities
- Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
- Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts when needed.
- 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
- $17.75 per hour plus mileage.
- Flexible schedule.
- Opportunity to work from home.
- Ability to work in the community.
- Promotion opportunities based on hours worked and performance ratings.
- Opportunity to learn about where food comes from.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
