NASDA Part-time Field Enumerator - Lyon County

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interviews with agricultural producers in person and over the telephone.
• Collect and enter detailed data on agricultural operations into a timely manner.
• Report daily progress, time, and mileage.
• Participate in comprehensive training for specific studies on animal and plant health, farming practices, procedures, and various questionnaires.
• Enter data gathered from agricultural operators into a timely manner.
• Report daily progress, time, and mileage.
• Travel up to 250 miles on a quarterly basis for training, as needed.

Requirements

• Possess a private workspace with a functional telephone and minimal distractions.
• Maintain a personal vehicle for travel related to field enumerator duties.
• Have a flexible schedule that may include some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
• Be proficient in computer systems and/or iPads.
• Have experience working in a deadline-driven environment with multiple tasks.
• Be able 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.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales or agriculture is highly desirable.
• Possess basic mathematical skills.
• Work with diverse personalities.

Benefits

• Starts at $17.75 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement and required supplies.
• On-the-job training.
• Opportunities for professional advancement.

Schedule

• A flexible schedule that may include some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.

Pay

• $17.75 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement and required supplies.

Benefits

• On-the-job training.
• Opportunities for professional advancement.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer systems and/or iPads.

Benefits

• Background check required.