Trainer - Prairie Belt (WI, MN, IL, IA)

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•,

8d•$25 - $28•Remote

About The Position

The Trainer for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) provides technical and data-collection support to enumerators collecting information on behalf of the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS). The role supports the collection of reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information used by agricultural producers, farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The Trainer reports to the Associate Director and has no direct reports. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and approximately 20–30 hours per week, not to exceed 375 hours per quarter. It is considered remote, but candidates must reside in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, or Illinois. Starting pay is $24.80–$27.50 per hour. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing state departments of agriculture and works to enhance American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement. Applicants must pass a federal background check.

Requirements

Pass a federal background check.
Have a high school diploma.
Have at least 3 years of experience providing training and/or technical support to employees.
Be proficient with equipment such as iPads and cloud-based data-collection and communication systems.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Know effective training methods and techniques sufficiently to oversee and monitor instructional programs.
Have exceptional critical-thinking skills.
Be able to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems.
Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong presentation skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
Reside in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, or Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of agriculture and agricultural issues.

Responsibilities

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