Field / Phone Enumerator

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•City of Corning, NY

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented, part-time Field Enumerator to support their organization. This role involves collecting agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The position requires interviewing farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by phone, and occasionally traveling to fields for crop counts. The enumerator will maintain and deliver detailed records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. The work is conducted from a residence with an operable telephone, and a personal vehicle is required for travel.

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.