Franklin County, Virginia

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Franklin, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented, part-time Field Enumerator to support its organization. This role involves collecting agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing and enhancing American agriculture through policies, partnerships, and public engagement. Founded in 1916, NASDA employs enumerators to gather crucial agricultural statistics, serving farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The organization aims to create a positive work environment and foster career growth for its employees.

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.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings.

Responsibilities

Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by 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 duties.