Field/Phone Enumerator - Covering Accomack and North Hampton, VA

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<p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;"> is looking to hire a detail-oriented <strong>part-time Field Enumerator</strong> to perform tasks that support our organization. Are you looking for a job with <strong>flexible hours</strong>? Would you like to work for an <strong>agriculture nonprofit that cares about its community and employees</strong>? If so, please read on!</span></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">This field enumerator position earns a <strong>competitive wage</strong> of <strong>$16.31/hour</strong>, plus mileage with opportunities for a promotion based on hours worked and performance ratings. We also offer <strong>exceptional perks</strong>, including <strong>a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from home, the ability to work in your community, and knowledge about where your food comes from</strong>. If this sounds like the right opportunity in agriculture for you, apply today!</span></p> <br> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">ABOUT NASDA</span></strong></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">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.</span></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">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. To find the right people, we strive to create a <strong>positive work environment</strong> that our employees can be proud of and want to build their careers with!</span></p> <br> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIELD ENUMERATOR</span></strong></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">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.</span></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">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!</span></p> <br> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FIELD ENUMERATOR</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color:#212529;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;">Experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment</span></li> <li style="color:#212529;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;">Ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions</span></li> <li style="color:#212529;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;">Ability to make crop counts in designated fields</span></li> <li style="color:#212529;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;">Ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle</span></li> <li style="color:#212529;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;">Ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals</span></li> <li style="color:#212529;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;">Knowledge about computers or iPads</span></li> </ul> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">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!</span></p> <br> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">WORK SCHEDULE</span></strong></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">This part-time field service position works a <strong>flexible schedule</strong> that <strong>may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays</strong>. Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours.</span></p> <br> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?</span></strong></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">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 <strong>3-minute, mobile-friendly application</strong>. We look forward to meeting you!</span></p> <p style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;color:#212529;">Location: Covering Accomack and North Hampton, VA</span></p> <br> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p>You will have to pass a background check</p>

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