Kansas Agriculture Enumerator Meade County/Seward County
About The Position
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is hiring a part-time Field Enumerator to collect agricultural data in Meade County and Seward County, Kansas. The position supports NASDA’s partnership with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service by gathering accurate, objective information from farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Field Enumerators interview agricultural producers and businesses in person or by telephone and may travel to designated fields to conduct crop counts. They maintain and submit 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 requires maintaining a personal vehicle for work travel. The position pays $17.75 per hour, reimburses mileage for approved work travel, and may offer performance-based promotional opportunities. Agricultural survey work is seasonal, so availability during peak survey periods is important.
Requirements
- Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions.
- Ability to make crop counts in designated fields, involving walking 500 yards and carrying up to 20 pounds.
- 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.
- Good time management in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivation, organization, a positive and friendly attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Availability during peak seasonal survey periods.
Responsibilities
- Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
- Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts.
- Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
- Represent NASDA positively and provide reliable, accurate, and objective agricultural statistics and information.
Benefits
- Competitive wage of $17.75 per hour.
- Mileage reimbursement for approved work travel.
- Potential performance-based promotional opportunities.
- Flexible schedule.
- Opportunity to work from home.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
