Field/Phone Enumerator - Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Roanoke County, Virginia

About the role

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is looking to hire a detail-oriented part-time Field Enumerator to perform tasks that support our organization. This 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.

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.

A day in the life of a Field Enumerator

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 actively interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone. At times, you travel to designated fields in order to perform crop counts.

After gathering all your information, you maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of the interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and your hours worked. You conduct your enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from any distractions. By maintaining a personal vehicle, you are always ready to travel in order to perform your field enumerator duties.

Qualifications

For a Field Enumerator, experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment is necessary. You should be able to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions, make crop counts in designated fields, and maintain a reliable personal vehicle.

You should also be able to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals, have knowledge about computers or iPads, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good time management in a fast-paced environment, self-motivation, and the ability to work as part of a team are also required.

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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

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.

Location and Requirements

Location: Covering Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Roanoke County, Virginia. You will have to pass a background check.