NASDA Enumerator Coach (Southern Minnesota)

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Le Sueur (MN); Remote; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking an Enumerator Coach to lead a team of up to 20 Enumerators in data-collection projects.

The role emphasizes coaching, training, quality control, and independent work, with travel as needed and quarterly training sessions for large groups, contributing to accurate agricultural data nationwide.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma plus one year of college or relevant work experience.
• Experience with data collection.
• Ability to coach and train Enumerators and monitor quality.
• Strong communication, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel and conduct in-person training.

Aufgaben

• Review completed survey forms and related materials for accuracy.
• Coach, support, and provide ongoing training to Enumerators.
• Answer technical and procedural questions from Enumerators.
• Identify problems using good judgment and critical-thinking.
• Communicate regularly with NASDA Enumerator Manager and Enumerators.
• Complete surveys as needed while managing workload.
• Monitor data-collection progress and support quality-control efforts.
• Prepare and present training sessions for groups of 40+ Enumerators quarterly.
• Help create a positive, professional experience for Enumerators.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Training

Coaching

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

High school diploma + college

Tools

iPad

Email

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• Thinks 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.

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