Agriculture/Farm Data Collection

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture • California, MO

8d • Remote

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is hiring an intermittent part-time Field / Phone Enumerator to collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role supports farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses, and rural communities by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information.

Enumerators interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone and may travel to designated fields to perform crop counts. They maintain and submit detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. Work is conducted from a residence with an operable telephone and no distractions; the employee must also maintain a personal vehicle for field duties. The position is considered remote, but candidates must reside within the advertised state. The location listed is California, Missouri.

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 of computers or iPads.
• Must reside within the advertised state.
• Have a residence with an operable telephone and free from distractions.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Organized.
• Able to maintain a positive and friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
• Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts.
• Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
• Represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators positively during survey activities.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $17.75 per hour, plus mileage.
• Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to work from home.
• Ability to work in the community.
• Opportunity to learn about where food comes from.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed