Remote Field/Phone Enumerator

Location: Eldon, MO

About the role

NASDA is seeking a detail‑oriented intermittent part‑time Field / Phone Enumerator to support its mission of collecting agricultural data for the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The role involves interviewing farmers and ranchers, conducting crop counts, and maintaining accurate records while working from a home office with a reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses in person or by telephone.
• Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts.
• Maintain and deliver detailed, legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
• Conduct enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from distractions.
• Maintain a reliable personal vehicle to be ready for field travel.

Qualifications

• Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline‑oriented work environment.
• Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions.
• Ability to make crop counts in designated fields.
• Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals.
• Knowledge of computers or iPads.
• Candidates must reside within the advertised state (position considered remote).

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivation and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Positive and friendly attitude.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to work from home.
• Ability to work in your community.
• Knowledge about where your food comes from.

Pay

Competitive wage of $17.75 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement, with opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings.

Schedule

Part‑time field service position with a flexible schedule that may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays; work hours can be affected by weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions.