Field Enumerator

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Zanesville, OH

12d•$18•Remote

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is looking to hire an organized part-time Field Enumerator to conduct telephone interviews of farm and ranch operators and related businesses. Are you looking for a job with flexible hours ? Would you like to work for an agriculture nonprofit that cares about its community and employees ? If so, please read on! This administration position earns a competitive wage of $17.75/hour , plus mileage and opportunities for a promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. We also offer exceptional perks , including a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home, the ability to work in your community, and knowledge about where your food comes from . If this sounds like the right opportunity in agriculture for you, apply today! ABOUT NASDA NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association that represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. Founded in 1916, our mission is to grow and enhance American agriculture through policies, partnerships, and public engagement. Since 1972, NASDA has employed enumerators to collect agricultural data on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). In order to achieve our goals, we need employees who are as passionate about agriculture as we are and willing to put in the hard work. To find the right people, we strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and want to build their careers with! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN FIELD ENUMERATOR You play a crucial role in providing reliable, accurate, and objective agricultural statistics and information that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on. You conduct telephone and in person interviews with farm and ranch operators as well as other related businesses. In order to gain cooperation, you explain the purpose of the survey or census and then proceed to record data on a survey instrument. This typically involves talking on the phone while typing answers at the same time, but your expert multitasking skills make this a nonissue. After reviewing the information for completeness, you edit and assist with processing the information. In addition, you answer any incoming calls from farmers and accurately respond to questions related to various surveys and the Census of Agriculture. You also assist with any other administration duties including operating office machines when needed. Staying organized and effectively completing tasks brings you great satisfaction, which is why you are perfect for this position!

Requirements

Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment
Ability to represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators positively in all survey actions
Knowledge about computers or iPads
Excellent typing skills
Reliable Vehicle
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a friendly and positive attitude
Self-motivated
Enjoy working as part of a team

Responsibilities

Conduct telephone and in person interviews with farm and ranch operators as well as other related businesses.
Explain the purpose of the survey or census and then proceed to record data on a survey instrument.
Review the information for completeness, you edit and assist with processing the information.
Answer any incoming calls from farmers and accurately respond to questions related to various surveys and the Census of Agriculture.
Assist with any other administration duties including operating office machines when needed.