Agricultural Data Collector
2 months ago
Farmville, Virginia, United States
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Full time
About the PositionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Field Enumerator to join our team at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. As a Field Enumerator, you will play a crucial role in collecting and maintaining accurate and reliable agricultural data for our organization.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct in-person and phone interviews with farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses to gather data on crop yields, farm operations, and other relevant information.
- Travel to designated fields to perform crop counts and gather data on farm operations.
- Maintain 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 and maintain a positive and friendly attitude.
- 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.
This part-time position works a flexible schedule that may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours.