Field / Phone Enumerator

NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing 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 USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

About the role

As a Field Enumerator, you play a crucial role in serving agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on. You will interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or by phone, travel to designated fields for crop counts, and maintain detailed records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. This role operates from a home office with an operable telephone and requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Interview farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
• Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts.
• Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
• Conduct work from a residence with an operable telephone, free from distractions.
• Use a personal vehicle to travel for field enumerator duties.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask 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.
• Maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
• Conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals.
• Basic knowledge of computers or iPads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Organized with a positive and friendly attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $17.75/hour, plus mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work from home.
• Opportunity to work in your community and gain knowledge about agriculture.

Schedule

This part-time position offers a flexible schedule that may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours may be affected by weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions.

Location: Bowling Green, OH