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 state departments of agriculture and employs enumerators to collect agricultural data for the USDA's NASS.

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.
• Ability to make crop counts in designated fields.
• Reliable personal vehicle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated.
• Organized.
• Positive and friendly attitude.

Work 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.