Field Enumerator - Richfield Utah, and Surrounding area

About the Role

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (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, its 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 USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

NASDA is seeking a detail‑oriented, reliable, and motivated Field Enumerator to support data collection. The role offers flexible hours, the opportunity to work primarily from home (with an iPad provided), and the chance to engage with your local agricultural community. Field Enumerators interview farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses by phone or in person, conduct crop counts where applicable, record survey responses, mileage, expenses, and hours worked using an iPad, maintain clear and timely records, and represent NASDA professionally in all interactions. No two days are exactly the same, providing variety, independence, and community engagement.

The position is primarily remote with field travel required; candidates must reside in the Richfield, Marysvale, Salina, Gunnison, Ephraim, Circleville, Torrey, Monroe, Sevier or surrounding Utah areas.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses by phone or in person
• Conducting crop counts in designated fields (not applicable to all positions)
• Recording survey responses, mileage, expenses, and hours worked using an iPad
• Maintaining clear, complete, and timely records
• Representing NASDA professionally and positively in all interactions

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and personal vehicle for in‑person interviews, field surveys and crop counts (mileage reimbursed)
• A phone; a small stipend is provided for phone work
• 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
• An interest in agriculture, food systems, sustainability, or rural communities
• Access to a reliable vehicle

Benefits

• Flexible schedule