NASDA Enumerator Coach - Southern Minnesota

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Hutchinson (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NASDA in Minnesota seeks an Enumerator Coach to lead a team of up to 20 Enumerators, guiding them through data collection with accuracy and professionalism.

You will train, coach, and provide technical support, staying independent but connected to a supportive NASDA team, advancing agricultural data quality.

Join NASDA to help farmers, ranchers, and rural communities access reliable information and grow your leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus one year of college or relevant work experience.
• Experience with data collection and surveys.
• Ability to communicate clearly and train groups.

Responsibilities

• Review survey forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Coach Enumerators and provide ongoing training.
• Answer technical and procedural questions from Enumerators.
• Identify problems and use critical thinking to resolve them.
• Monitor data-collection progress and support quality-control efforts.
• Prepare and deliver training sessions for large groups.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Data collection

Communication

Training groups

Self-motivation

Time management

Critical thinking

Tech literacy

Agriculture interest

Education

High school diploma + 1 year of college

Tools

iPad

Job description

Enumerator Coach

Make an Impact. Support Agriculture. Lead a Team.

Do you enjoy helping others succeed, solving problems, and making a difference in your community? Are you passionate about agriculture and interested in a role where your communication and leadership skills truly matter?

Join the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) as an Enumerator Coach and help support the people who collect the agricultural data our nation depends on.

As an Enumerator Coach, you will lead and support a team of up to 20 Enumerators, helping them confidently complete agricultural surveys with accuracy, professionalism, and consistency. Your guidance will play an important role in ensuring farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and agricultural leaders have access to reliable information they can trust.

This is more than a coaching position-it's an opportunity to lead, teach, problem-solve, and contribute to the future of American agriculture.

Why Join NASDA?

At NASDA, your work has a purpose.

You'll be part of an organization dedicated to strengthening American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.

As an Enumerator Coach, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a difference by supporting accurate agricultural data collection.
• Lead and mentor others as you coach a team of Enumerators.
• Build valuable professional skills in leadership, communication, training, and problem-solving.
• Work independently while staying connected to a supportive team.
• Stay connected to agriculture and the farmers, ranchers, and rural communities we serve.
• Enjoy competitive pay and a positive work environment.
• Develop skills and experience that can support your long-term career growth.

About NASDA

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of state departments of agriculture.

NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.

We believe our mission is strongest when we have passionate, dependable people working alongside us. We strive to create a positive work environment where employees feel valued, supported, and proud of the work they do.

About the Role

As an Enumerator Coach, you will serve as a key resource for Enumerators throughout the data-collection process. Reporting to an assigned NASDA Manager, you will provide coaching, quality control, technical assistance, and ongoing training to a team of up to 20 Enumerators.

You'll help your team stay on track, answer questions, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure surveys are completed accurately and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Review completed survey forms, questionnaires, and related materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Coach, support, and provide ongoing training to Enumerators throughout data collection.
• Serve as a resource for Enumerators by answering technical and procedural questions.
• Help identify and resolve problems using sound judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Communicate regularly with the NASDA Enumerator Manager and assigned Enumerators.
• Complete surveys as needed while effectively managing your own workload and team responsibilities.
• Monitor data-collection progress and support quality-control efforts.
• Prepare and present training sessions for groups of 40+ Enumerators on a quarterly basis.
• Help create a positive, professional, and productive experience for the Enumerators you support.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t have to be an agricultural expert to succeed in this position. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, organized, confident communicating with others, and genuinely interested in helping people succeed.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a high school diploma plus one year of college or relevant work experience.
• Has experience with data collection.
• Think[s] critically and can make sound decisions independently.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Is comfortable speaking to and training groups.
• Builds positive relationships easily and enjoys working with people.
• Can coach and encourage others while holding them accountable to quality standards.
• Is self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Works well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Is comfortable learning and using new technology.
• Has an interest in agriculture, rural communities, or serving agricultural producers.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work approximately 20–30 hours per week. Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Reliable transportation and the 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 to groups of 40 or more Enumerators.
• A private home-office area suitable for completing work responsibilities.
• Ability to operate and navigate an iPad, use email, and learn new technology and job-related processes.

Preferred Experience

The following experience is a plus:

• Agricultural knowledge or experience.
• Sales or customer-service experience.
• Coaching, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, or rural communities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, sharing knowledge, and supporting American agriculture, we’d love to hear from you.

Join NASDA and become part of a team whose work helps provide the accurate information that farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and agricultural decision-makers rely on.

Bring your skills. Share your knowledge. Support agriculture. Make an impact with NASDA.

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a rapid and easy application process. We look forward to meeting you!

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.

You will have to pass a background check