NASDA Enumerator Manager

NASDA - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; United States Virgin Islands; Remote; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career development

Flexibility

Ability to work remotely

Job summary

NASDA seeks an Enumerator Manager to lead HR and survey operations for a regional team of up to 5 coaches and about 70 enumerators. The role focuses on payroll, onboarding, training, and employee records, while coordinating survey work and controlling costs. Travel regionally is required.

The position offers part-time, remote work with Nebraska residency requirements as stated, and opportunities to contribute to NASDA’s mission in agricultural data collection and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in field or phone data collection, human resources, agriculture or related areas; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to manage projects including budgeting, staffing, training and communications.
• Proficient with online survey tools, HRIS and office/meeting tools such as Zoom.
• Excellent critical thinking, judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong presentation skills.
• Able to travel regionally several times per year.
• Able to pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions and survey management for up to 5 coaches and ~70 enumerators.
• Oversee payroll processing, training, onboarding, employee files, evaluations and awards.
• Coordinate survey work allocation, progress tracking and cost management.
• Provide feedback to improve data collection systems and enumerator experience.
• Support regional leadership with trainers and coaches and perform other duties under NASDA-NASS agreement.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Staffing

Training

Communications

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Tools

HRIS (iHire, iSolved)

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Manager Job Description

As a National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Enumerator Manager, you will be responsible for leading human resources functions and survey management for a team of part‑time coaches and enumerators in an assigned region. If you are detailed oriented, enjoy working with technology and have experience in human resources and/or managing projects and teams, you may be the candidate who will succeed in this role.

As a National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Enumerator Manager, you will be responsible for leading human resources functions and survey management for a team of part‑time coaches and enumerators in an assigned region. If you are detailed oriented, enjoy working with technology and have experience in human resources and/or managing projects and teams, you may be the candidate who will succeed in this role.

NASDA and NASS are transforming the enumerator environment ensuring efficiency in data collection, supporting enumerators and streamlining human resource functions. NASDA Enumerators 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.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.

We recognize that to achieve our goals, we need teams who are as passionate about agriculture as we are. We strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and where they can build their careers.

NASDA employees earn competitive pay and enjoy an excellent work culture at an organization with an incredible mission.

About The Position

The Manager reports to the regional Associate Director and leads a team consisting of up to 5 Coaches and approximately 70 Enumerators.

The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:

• Manage Human Resources (50%)
  • Manage bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Ensure enumerator and coach success through training, feedback and, when needed, termination
  • Recruit and onboard enumerators
  • Manage employee files so they are current and contain required information
  • Manage evaluation, promotion, and award programs
  • Facilitate reporting on injuries and insurance claims as needed
• Survey Coordination (30%)
  • Allocate survey work to enumerators in a region focusing on the most efficient use of resources
  • Actively manage survey progress with coaches and enumerators
  • Manage use of survey costs including overtime, overall hours and mileage
  • Coordinate both field and classroom enumerator training
• General Duties (20%)
  • Provide feedback to the Associate Director for increased efficiency with systems used in data collection and human resources
  • Work with members of the regional leadership team including Trainers and Coaches to support a positive enumerator experience
  • Perform other duties covered by NASDA-NASS Cooperative Agreement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in field or phone data collection, human resources, agriculture or relevant areas required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects including budgeting, staffing, training and communications.
• Proficient technology experience working with applications including but not limited to online survey tools, HRIS (iHire, iSolved or similar), Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and online meeting systems such as Zoom.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems
• Superior leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented work environment
• Willing to learn new duties and technology‑related skills as required
• Ability to travel regionally several times per year
• Able to pass a federal background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk unassisted for up to 100 yards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on occasion

You will have to pass a background check

SALARY RANGE-

Hourly rate from $23.50 - $32.00 based on relevant experience and skill level.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a Part‑time, non‑exempt position working approximately 20-30 hours per week.

Position is considered remote, but candidates must reside in Nebraska or within 20 miles of the Nebraska border.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Career development
• Flexibility
• Ability to work remotely

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.

Salary: $23.50 - $32.00 per hour