South Dakota Agricultural NASDA Field/ Phone Enumerator Part- Time- Woonsocket, SD

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Woonsocket, SD

About The Position

NASDA is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented part-time Field Enumerator to connect with agricultural producers and collect reliable survey information in support of agriculture and rural communities. The role combines relationship-building, independent work, telephone interviews from home, and required field assignments. Starting pay is $17.75 per hour, with opportunities for merit-based wage increases. Mileage is reimbursed for approved work travel. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association supporting state departments of agriculture across all fifty states and four U.S. territories. Since 1972, it has partnered with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service to collect accurate agricultural data from farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Field Enumerators represent NASDA and contribute to the accurate collection of agricultural information. Enumerators interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person and by phone; travel to designated fields to perform crop counts and collect samples; and maintain accurate, legible records of interviews, crop counts, sample collection, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. They independently plan calls and visits, follow through on commitments, and meet deadlines. Telephone work requires an operable telephone and a distraction-free home workspace. Field work requires travel in a reliable personal vehicle. The position has a flexible part-time schedule that may occasionally include evenings, Saturdays, and non-major holidays. Work is never scheduled on Sundays or major holidays. Availability during peak survey periods is important, and weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours. Applicants must pass 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 perform crop counts and collect field samples in designated fields.
Ability to travel on dirt roads, walk on uneven ground, and carry 40 pounds for 300 yards.
Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
Ability to perform both field and telephone work, including interviewing farm operators and other individuals in person and by phone.
Knowledge of computers or iPads.
Comfort communicating with producers, listening to concerns, earning trust, and working toward accurate and timely completion.
Ability to use an operable telephone and maintain a home workspace free from distractions for telephone interviews.
Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person and by phone.
Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts and collect samples.
Maintain accurate, legible records of interviews, crop counts, sample collection, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
Independently plan calls and visits, follow through on commitments, and meet deadlines.
Represent NASDA positively in survey interactions and explain the value of participation.
Address producers’ concerns and objections respectfully and seek their cooperation without pressure.