Field Enumerator for York and James City County, Virginia

About the role

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.

NASDA has employed enumerators to collect agricultural data on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) since 1972. We strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and want to build their careers with.

Responsibilities

In this Field Enumerator position, you play a crucial role in serving our agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on. You will actively interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone.

You will travel to designated fields to perform crop counts, maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of the interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and your hours worked. You will conduct your enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from any distractions.

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
• Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals
• Knowledge about computers or iPads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organizational skills
• Positive and friendly attitude

Work Schedule

This part-time field service position works a flexible schedule that may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours.

Pay and Benefits

The field enumerator position earns a competitive wage of $17.75/hour, plus mileage with opportunities for a promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. We also offer exceptional perks, including a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home, the ability to work in your community, and knowledge about where your food comes from.