Field Enumerator
About the role
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), based in Arlington, VA, is seeking a detail-oriented part-time Field Enumerator to support our organization. This position offers a competitive wage of $19.52/hour, plus mileage, with opportunities for a promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association that represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. Founded in 1916, our mission is to grow and enhance American agriculture through policies, partnerships, and public engagement.
Responsibilities
- Serve agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information.
- Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or on the phone.
- Perform crop counts in designated fields.
- 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.
- Travel to designated fields as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions.
- Make crop counts in designated fields.
- Maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
- Conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals.
- Knowledge about computers or iPads.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Opportunity to work from home.
- Work in your community.
- Know where your food comes from.
Pay
$19.52/hour, plus mileage.
Schedule
This part-time field service position has a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours.
Location
Havard IL (60033)