Field/Phone Enumerator - Covering Lancaster, Northumberland, and Richmond County, Virginia

Overview The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is looking to hire a detail-oriented part-time Field Enumerator to perform tasks that support our organization. If you seek flexible hours and to work for an agriculture nonprofit that cares about its community and employees, please read on! This field enumerator position earns a competitive wage of $16.31/hour , plus mileage, with opportunities for promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. We also offer exceptional perks , including a flexible schedule, the ability to work from home, the opportunity to work in your community, and knowledge about where your food comes from. If this sounds like the right opportunity in agriculture for you, apply today!

ABOUT NASDA

NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association that represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in 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 United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). To achieve our goals, we strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and want to build their careers with!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIELD ENUMERATOR

In this Field Enumerator position, you play a crucial role in serving our 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 in person or by phone. At times, you travel to designated fields to perform crop counts. After gathering information, you maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked. You conduct your enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone and a reliable vehicle, enabling travel to perform duties. The job offers variety and the flexibility and energetic nature of it.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FIELD ENUMERATOR

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 Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced environment? Are you self-motivated? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Are you organized? Can you maintain a positive and friendly attitude? If so, you might be perfect for this field service position for our agriculture nonprofit!

WORK SCHEDULE

This part-time field service position works a flexible schedule that may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Field Enumerator job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: Covering Lancaster, Northumberland, and Richmond County, Virginia NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, political beliefs, or family status. You will have to pass a background check #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of State Departments of Agriculture