Agricultural Field & Phone Enumerator- Chamberlain, SD (South Dakota NASDA)
About The Position
NASDA is seeking a part-time Field Enumerator to collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role supports farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and rural communities by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information. Enumerators interview agricultural producers 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. The employee must maintain a reliable personal vehicle for field duties. The position offers flexible scheduling, the opportunity to work from home and in the employee's community, and pays $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 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.
- Ability to carry or lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk unassisted on uneven ground for up to 100 yards.
- Ability to travel within 250 miles on a quarterly basis for training.
- 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.
- Must pass a background check.
Responsibilities
- Interview farmers, ranchers, farm operators, 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 and the benefits of enumerators positively in survey activities.
- Maintain a reliable personal vehicle and conduct work from a residence with an operable telephone free from distractions.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity to work from home
- Opportunity to work in the employee's community
- $17.75 per hour plus mileage
- Promotion opportunities based on hours worked and performance ratings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
