Agricultural Data Collector

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Field Enumerator to support our organization's mission to grow and enhance American agriculture. As a Field Enumerator, you will play a crucial role in collecting agricultural data on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

• Conduct interviews with farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses to collect data on crop yields, livestock production, and other agricultural statistics.
• Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts and gather data on agricultural production.
• Maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and hours worked.
• Represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, using a personal vehicle to travel to designated fields.

• Experience multitasking in a fast-paced, 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.

NASDA offers a competitive wage of $16.83/hour, plus mileage, with opportunities for a promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. We also offer a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home, and the ability to work in your community.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this Field Enumerator position. Please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application to get started.