NASDA Part-time Field Enumerator - Buena Vista County

Responsibilities

• Collects accurate and unbiased data from agricultural producers
• Conducts in-depth interviews with diverse agricultural operations in person and over the telephone
• Conducts crop counts in designated agricultural fields
• Enters detailed data gathered from agricultural operators in a timely manner
• Reports daily progress, time, and mileage

Requirements

• Prior experience in sales or agriculture
• Working with diverse personalities
• Basic mathematical skills

Qualifications

• Comprehensive training for specific studies on animal and plant health, farming practices, procedures, and various questionnaires
• Proficiency in computer systems and/or iPads
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment with multiple tasks
• The ability to examine crop status in corn or soybean fields, lift/carry up to 40 lbs., walk unassisted on uneven ground for up to 100 yards
• The ability to travel up to 250 miles on a quarterly basis for training, as needed

Benefits

• Starting salary of $17.75 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement
• Required supplies

Schedule

• A flexible schedule that may include some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
• Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours

Pay

• $17.75 per hour