Trainer - Southeast Midlands

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•Macon, GA

5h•Remote

About The Position

As a Trainer for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), you will support agricultural producers by helping ensure reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information. You will provide technical and data-collection support to enumerators collecting data on behalf of the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS). This part-time, non-exempt position works approximately 20–30 hours per week, not to exceed 375 hours per quarter. The role is considered remote, but candidates must reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee. The Trainer reports to the Associate Director and has no direct reports. The starting pay is $23.50 per hour.

Requirements

Pass a federal background check.
High school diploma.
At least 3 years of experience providing training and/or technical support to employees.
Proficiency using equipment such as iPads and cloud-based data-collection and communication systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Knowledge of effective training methods and techniques sufficient to oversee and monitor instructional programs.
Exceptional critical-thinking skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
Must reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of agriculture and agricultural issues.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for enumerators’ iPads and software systems and platforms, including iSolved, iHire, CAPI, and Microsoft tools.
Work as a team member in developing training in relevant areas.
Collaborate with the leadership team to provide advice, guidance, and counsel to enumerators.
Provide classroom, phone, and computer-based training as needed.
Collaborate with the Associate Director to identify training needs and develop strategies to address them.
Enforce security regulations to protect statistical data collected.
Ensure proper maintenance, preservation, and disposal of official statistical records.