Agricultural Data Collector

1 month ago


Sparta, United States National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Field Enumerator to support our organization in collecting agricultural data. As a Field Enumerator, you will 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct interviews with 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 the interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.

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.

What We Offer

  • A competitive wage of $16.31/hour, plus mileage.
  • Opportunities for a promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings.
  • A flexible schedule that may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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. Our mission is to grow and enhance American agriculture through policies, partnerships, and public engagement.