Phone/Field Enumerator
NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed leaders of state departments of agriculture across 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. Since 1972, NASDA has employed enumerators to collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
About the role
As a Field Enumerator, you play a crucial role in serving agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities depend on. You interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or by phone, travel to designated fields for crop counts, and maintain detailed records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. Work is conducted from a home office with an operable telephone, free from distractions, and requires use of a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Interview farm operators and agricultural businesses in person or by telephone
- Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts
- Maintain and deliver legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked
- Represent NASDA professionally in all survey interactions
Qualifications
- Ability to multitask in an energetic, deadline-oriented environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle
- Basic knowledge of computers or iPads
- Pass a background check
Pay
$17.75 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.
Schedule
Part-time, flexible hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours may vary due to weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community events.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity to work from home
- Ability to work in your local community
- Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance
- Gain knowledge about where your food comes from
Location: Fayette County, TN