Field / Phone Enumerator Michigan

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Alpena, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented, part-time Field Enumerator to perform tasks supporting the organization. This role involves collecting agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASDA is an agriculture nonprofit that values its community and employees, offering flexible hours and a positive work environment. The position requires individuals passionate about agriculture who are willing to put in hard work. NASDA aims to create a positive work environment where employees can build their careers.

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 about computers or iPads
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated
Ability to work as part of a team
Organized
Ability to maintain a positive and friendly attitude
Must pass a background check

Responsibilities

Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone.
Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts.
Maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
Conduct enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from distractions.
Maintain a personal vehicle to travel for field enumerator duties.