South West Michigan Field Enumerator

About the position The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented, part-time Field Enumerator to support their organization. This role involves collecting agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work within your community. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing agricultural leaders from all fifty states and U.S. territories, dedicated to enhancing American agriculture through policy, partnerships, and public engagement. They aim to create a positive work environment and value employees passionate about agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks that support the organization.
• Collect agricultural data on behalf of the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
• Serve agricultural producers by providing reliable, accurate, and objective statistics and information.
• Actively interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone.
• Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts.
• Maintain and deliver detailed and 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 personal vehicle for travel to perform field enumerator duties.

Requirements

• 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 about computers or iPads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Organized.
• Able to maintain a positive and friendly attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $17.75/hour
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to work from home
• Ability to work in your community
• Knowledge about where your food comes from

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