NASDA Midwest Plains Enumerator Coach-South Dakota/NW Nebraska

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Rapid City, SD

13d•$22•Remote

About The Position

As an Enumerator Coach for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), you will be responsible for providing a crucial role in serving our agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on. This position will assist enumerators with quality control and technical questions related to surveys assigned to enumerators. NASDA employees earn competitive pay and enjoy an excellent work culture at an organization with an incredible mission . ABOUT NASDA The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement. We recognize that to achieve our goals, we need employees who are as passionate about agriculture as we are. We strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and where they can build their careers. ABOUT THE POSITION The essential functions include but are not limited to: Review completed survey forms, questionnaires, and other materials for accuracy and completeness Monitor, coach, and continue to train enumerators during data collection Communicate with the NASDA Enumerator Manager and NASDA enumerators to achieve successful and efficient data collection

Requirements

A high school diploma and one year of college or work experience are required
Experience in data collection
Exceptional critical thinking skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills
Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills
High level of independence in day-to-day tasks
Self-motivated as well as a team player
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented work environment
Position requires 20-30 hours of availability per week (both weekday and weekend hours will be required)
Reliable transportation and the ability to travel intermittently, throughout the year.
Ability to operate and navigate an iPad, email, and comfortable with learning new duties and technology.
Able to walk unassisted for up to 100 yards
Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
Available for quarterly in-person training up to 350 miles away
Ability to prepare and present trainings to groups of 40 plus enumerators on a quarterly basis

Nice To Haves

Salesmanship Skills and agricultural knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Review completed survey forms, questionnaires, and other materials for accuracy and completeness
Monitor, coach, and continue to train enumerators during data collection
Communicate with the NASDA Enumerator Manager and NASDA enumerators to achieve successful and efficient data collection