NASDA Part-time Field Enumerator - Wadena County

Responsibilities

• Collect accurate and unbiased data from agricultural producers through in-depth interviews and crop counts.
• Communicate benefits in all survey-related activities through professional interactions with diverse agricultural operations.
• Conduct comprehensive training for specific studies on animal and plant health, farming practices, procedures, and various questionnaires.
• Enter detailed data gathered from agricultural operators in a timely manner and report daily progress, time, and mileage.
• Receive on-the-job training, flexibility, opportunities for professional advancement, and start at $17.75 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement and required supplies.

Requirements

• Private workspace with a functional telephone and minimal distractions.
• Maintained personal vehicle for travel related to field enumerator duties.
• A flexible schedule that may include some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Professional advancement opportunities.
• $17.75 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement and required supplies.
• On-the-job training.
• Flexibility in schedule.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule that may include some evenings and weekends.
• Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours.

Pay

• $17.75 per hour.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Required supplies.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer systems and/or iPads.
• The ability to examine crop status in corn or soybean fields.
• The ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• The ability to walk unassisted on uneven ground for up to 100 yards.
• The ability to travel up to 250 miles on a quarterly basis for training.

Benefits

• Background check required.