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Field Enumerator - Curry County, NM & Surrounding areas

NASDA - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture · New Mexico, United States · 3 wk ago
OTHR$18–$20/hrPart-time

About the role

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, and motivated Field Enumerator to support data collection across local communities. 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. Since 1972, NASDA has employed enumerators to collect agricultural data on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). As a Field Enumerator, you play an important role in supporting agricultural producers by collecting accurate, reliable, and confidential data used to inform agricultural programs and decision-making. Many surveys are completed remotely from home; some require in-person visits using a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license (mileage reimbursed). No two days look exactly the same, offering variety, independence, and community engagement.

Location: Primarily remote (iPad provided) with field travel; Curry County, NM and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

  • Interview farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses by phone or in person
  • Conduct crop counts in designated fields when applicable
  • Record survey responses, mileage, expenses, and hours worked using an iPad
  • Maintain clear, complete, and timely records
  • Represent NASDA professionally and positively in all interactions
  • Travel to local agricultural operators for in-person surveys or crop counts as needed (mileage reimbursed)

Qualifications

  • Self-motivation and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly demeanor
  • Comfort speaking with people by phone and in person
  • Basic familiarity with technology (iPads, data entry, email)
  • Good time management and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Interest in agriculture, food systems, sustainability, or rural communities
  • Access to a reliable personal vehicle (only required for in‑person field work)
  • Must pass a background check

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity to work from home
  • Ability to work in your community
  • Knowledge about where your food comes from
  • iPad provided for work
  • Mileage reimbursement for field travel

Pay

$18‑20/hour + mileage reimbursement (competitive wage of $17.75/hour)

Schedule

Hours are highly flexible and based on availability; work may occasionally include evenings or weekends; workload may fluctuate depending on agricultural seasons; you may pick up or drop hours as needed with advance coordination.

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