Remote Field/Phone Enumerator

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Maryville, MO

9h•$18•Remote

About The Position

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is looking to hire a detail-oriented intermittent part-time Field / Phone Enumerator to perform tasks that support our organization. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work for an agriculture nonprofit that cares about its community and employees. The role involves collecting agricultural data on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASDA is seeking passionate individuals willing to put in hard work and contribute to a positive work environment.

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
Reside within advertised State (position is considered remote)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated
Enjoy working as part of a team
Organized
Ability to maintain a positive and friendly attitude

Responsibilities

Serve agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information.
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 for travel to perform field enumerator duties.