Agriculture Field / Phone Enumerator

Field / Phone Enumerator
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) of Arlington, VA is looking to hire a detail-oriented part-time Field Enumerator to perform tasks that support our organization. Are you looking for a job with flexible hours? Would you like to work for an agriculture nonprofit that cares about its community and employees? This field enumerator position earns a competitive wage of $17.75/hour, plus mileage with opportunities for a promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. We also offer exceptional perks, including a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home, the ability to work in your community, and knowledge about where your food comes from. 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). In order to achieve our goals, we need employees who are as passionate about agriculture as we are and willing to put in the hard work. 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 actively interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone. At times, you travel to designated fields in order to perform crop counts. You conduct your enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from any distractions. By maintaining a personal vehicle, you are always ready to travel in order to perform your field enumerator duties. Qualifications for a Field Enumerator:

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
If so, you might just be perfect for this field service position for our agriculture nonprofit!
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.
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very 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. 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.