The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented part-time Field Enumerator to perform tasks that support our organization in Northern Michigan area. 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 ? If so, please read on!
Farmers, ranchers, and others in agriculture require reliable information on production, supplies, marketing, prices, weather, and a vast array of other inputs. Up-to-date agricultural statistics help to develop a stable economic atmosphere and reduce risk in production, marketing, and distribution operations. Agricultural statistics are essential in the planning and administration of federal and state programs, informing legislation for the promotion of agriculture in Congress, and drives market prices and production decisions for America's farmers and ranchers.
This field enumerator position earns a competitive wage of $17.20/hour , plus mileage with opportunities for 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 . 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 field 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.
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 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. After gathering all your information, you maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of the interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and your hours worked.
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. The job brings something new every day, and you enjoy 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 just be perfect for this field service position for our agriculture nonprofit!
WORK SCHEDULE This part-time field service position works a flexible schedule that includes 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 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 . We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Northern Michigan
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.
