Field / Phone Enumerator Michigan

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Emmett Charter Township, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a part-time Field Enumerator to collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The position serves farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and rural communities by collecting reliable, accurate, and objective information. Field 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 deliver 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 travel. The role offers a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home and in the employee’s community, and a competitive wage of $17.75 per hour plus mileage. Promotion opportunities may be 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 survey activities.
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 skills in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to maintain a positive and friendly attitude.
Ability to work as part of a team.
An operable telephone and a residence suitable for conducting work without 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 as needed.
Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
Represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators positively during survey activities.
Collect reliable, accurate, and objective agricultural statistics and information.