Enumerator Phone/Field

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture • Jackson, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented, part-time Field Enumerator to support their organization. This role involves collecting agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The position requires interviewing farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses in person or by phone, and occasionally traveling to fields for crop counts. The enumerator will maintain detailed records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. The role is performed from a residence with an operable telephone and requires a reliable personal vehicle for travel. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing agricultural leaders from all fifty states and four U.S. territories, founded in 1916 with a mission to grow and enhance American agriculture.

Requirements

• Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment
• 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 about computers or iPads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organized
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly attitude
• Must pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• Flexible hours
• Opportunity to work from home
• Ability to work in your community
• Knowledge about where your food comes from

Responsibilities

• Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone.
• Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts.
• Maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
• Conduct enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from any distractions.
• Represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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