Field / Phone Enumerator

About the role

This part-time Field Enumerator position supports NASDA’s mission by collecting agricultural data on behalf of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The role involves interviewing farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses, performing crop counts, maintaining detailed records, and traveling to designated fields as needed. Work is conducted from a home office with an operable telephone and requires a reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Interview farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses in person or by phone
• 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
• Maintain a personal vehicle for travel to perform field enumerator duties

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in an energetic, deadline-oriented 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
• Basic knowledge of computers or iPads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivation and ability to work as part of a team
• Organizational skills and a positive, friendly attitude

Pay

$17.75 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings.

Schedule

Flexible part-time schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours may be affected by weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions.