Montana NASDA Field Enumerator - McCone and Garfield County, Montana

About the role

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is hiring enumerators to collect crop and livestock information from farm and ranch operators and agricultural industry representatives. Data are gathered by phone and in‑person interviews and used to produce agricultural estimates for producers, buyers, and state and federal governments. The work is part‑time, intermittent, and offers flexible days and hours. All training is provided, no prior experience is required, and an agriculture background is helpful. Applicants must have basic computer skills; work is performed on an iPad that will be supplied. Being multilingual is a plus but not required. A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance are necessary, and candidates must pass a background check. The position focuses on McCone and Garfield Counties.

Responsibilities

• Collect crop and livestock information from farm and ranch operators and agricultural industry representatives via phone and in‑person interviews.
• Gather data used to create agricultural estimates for producers, buyers, and state/federal governments.
• Conduct voluntary surveys; no selling is involved.
• Maintain a positive, friendly attitude even when faced with rejection.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Reside in or be able to work within McCone and Garfield Counties.
• Pass a background check.
• No prior experience required; agriculture background helpful.
• Multilingual ability is a plus but not required.
• Availability to work when needed; cannot have conflicting full‑time or rigid part‑time commitments.

Skills

• Good people skills – friendly, pleasant, and able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work flexible, intermittent hours as required.

Benefits

• iPad provided for work.
• All training provided.

Schedule

The position is part‑time and intermittent with flexible days and hours; work is scheduled as needed and is not limited to nights or weekends.