Field / Phone Enumerator

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Bowling Green, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented Field Enumerator to perform tasks supporting the organization. This part-time position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home or within your community for an agriculture nonprofit. NASDA has employed enumerators since 1972 to collect agricultural data on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The role is crucial in serving agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on. The job involves actively interviewing farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone, and at times, traveling to designated fields to perform crop counts. After gathering information, detailed and legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked must be maintained and delivered. The work is conducted from a residence with an operable telephone free from distractions, and requires maintaining a personal vehicle for travel. The job offers flexibility and an energetic nature with something new each day.

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
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 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 for travel to perform field enumerator duties.