NASDA Ag Coach - Southern Minnesota

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) seeks an Enumerator Coach to lead a team of up to 20 Enumerators. This part-time role focuses on coaching, training, quality control, and field support to ensure accurate data collection for agricultural surveys.

You will train staff, review work, and resolve issues, maintaining high standards of professionalism while supporting rural communities and decision-makers nationwide.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities are required.
• Experience in data collection is preferred.
• Ability to train and guide Enumerators effectively.
• Willingness to travel intermittently and manage a field team.

Responsibilities

• Review survey forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Coach Enumerators throughout the data-collection process.
• Provide training on survey procedures and technology.
• Answer questions and resolve field challenges.
• Communicate with NASDA Enumerator Manager and Enumerators.
• Complete surveys as needed and balance team duties.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Training abilities

Education

High school diploma + some college

Tools

iPad

Email

Job description

Enumerator Coach - Part-Time

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)

Make a Difference in Agriculture and Rural Communities

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a dependable, motivated Enumerator Coach to support a team of agricultural survey Enumerators.

In this part-time leadership role, you will help ensure that agricultural survey data is collected accurately, consistently, and objectively. The information collected supports farmers, ranchers, rural communities, agricultural organizations, and decision-makers across the country.

As an Enumerator Coach, you will serve as a trusted resource for Enumerators by providing coaching, training, technical assistance, and quality-control support throughout the data-collection process.

About NASDA

NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of state departments of agriculture.

Through policy, partnerships, and public engagement, NASDA works to strengthen American agriculture and the communities that depend on it.

We value employees who are committed to agriculture, professional service, accuracy, and helping others succeed. NASDA offers a supportive work environment where employees can make a meaningful contribution while developing valuable professional skills.

About the Position

The Enumerator Coach reports to an assigned NASDA Manager and provides leadership, guidance, and support to a team of up to 20 Enumerators.

You will help Enumerators successfully complete agricultural surveys by answering questions, providing training and technical assistance, reviewing completed work, and helping resolve issues that arise during data collection.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, teaching others, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review completed survey forms, questionnaires, and related materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
• Coach, monitor, and provide ongoing support to Enumerators throughout the data-collection process.
• Provide training and guidance on survey procedures, technology, and program requirements.
• Answer technical and procedural questions and help Enumerators resolve challenges in the field.
• Communicate regularly with the NASDA Enumerator Manager and assigned Enumerators.
• Complete surveys as needed while effectively balancing individual responsibilities with team-support duties.
• Support quality-control activities and help maintain high standards for accurate and reliable data.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly training presentations to groups of 40 or more Enumerators.
• Help create a positive, professional, and collaborative environment that supports Enumerator success.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, leadership, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of college or relevant work experience.
• Previous experience collecting data.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to exercise sound judgment and resolve issues independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and training abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Availability to work approximately 20-30 hours per week, including occasional weekends when needed.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel intermittently throughout the year.
• Ability to walk unassisted for up to 100 yards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Availability to attend quarterly in-person training, which may require travel of up to 350 miles.
• Ability to prepare and deliver training presentations to groups of 40 or more people.
• A private, suitable home-office workspace for completing work responsibilities.
• Ability to operate and navigate an iPad, use email, and learn new technology, systems, and job-related procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience in agriculture.
• Sales, customer-service, or other public-facing experience.
• Previous experience coaching, training, supervising, or mentoring others.
• Experience working with agricultural producers, farmers, ranchers, or rural communities.

Why Join NASDA?

Salary starts at $22.09 per hour, with approximately 20-30 hours of work per week.

As an Enumerator Coach, you will have the opportunity to combine your leadership and communication skills with a mission that directly supports American agriculture and rural communities.

You will help others succeed while contributing to the collection of accurate, objective information that matters to farmers, ranchers, agricultural organizations, and decision-makers.

NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

You will have to pass a background check