Enumerator Phone/Field
About The Position
The Field Enumerator supports the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) by collecting reliable, accurate, and objective agricultural statistics and information on behalf of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role serves farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and rural communities through interviews and field data collection. The enumerator interviews farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone, and may travel to designated fields to perform 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, with travel performed using a reliable personal vehicle. The position is part-time, pays $17.75 per hour plus mileage, and offers a flexible schedule that may be affected by weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions. 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 all survey actions.
- 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 in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivation, organization, a positive and friendly attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
- An operable telephone and a residence-based work area free from distractions.
- Must pass a background check.
Responsibilities
- Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
- Travel to designated fields as needed to perform crop counts.
- 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 actions.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Opportunity to work from home.
- Ability to work in your community.
- Knowledge about where your food comes from.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
