Field / Phone Enumerator
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). NASDA is an agriculture nonprofit that values its community and employees, offering a positive work environment and opportunities for career growth. The Field Enumerator plays a crucial role in providing reliable statistics and information to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. This position requires active interviewing of agricultural producers, occasional travel for crop counts, and meticulous record-keeping. The work is conducted from a residence with an operable telephone and requires a personal vehicle for travel. The role is dynamic, offering flexibility and an energetic pace.
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, and expenditures.
- Conduct enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from distractions.
- Maintain a personal vehicle for travel to perform field duties.
Benefits
- Competitive wage of $17.75/hour
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity to work from home
- Ability to work in your community
- Knowledge about where your food comes from
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
