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 actively interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or by phone. At times, you travel to designated fields to perform crop counts. After gathering information, you maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. You conduct enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from distractions and use a personal vehicle to travel for field duties.

Responsibilities

• Interview farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses in person or by telephone
• Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts
• Maintain detailed and 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
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to 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
• Good time management in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and team-oriented
• Organized and able to maintain a positive, friendly attitude

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $17.75/hour, plus mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to work from home
• Ability to work in your community
• Gain knowledge about where your food comes from

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: Bath, NY