NASDA Part Time Field Enumerator Western Nebraska

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Crawford (NE); Hybrid; USD 20,275 - 28,877; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Continued training

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a part-time field enumerator for the Nebraska Panhandle area. This role involves conducting agricultural interviews and setting up sample field plots. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, strong time management skills, and a valid driver's license. The hourly wage starts at $17.84+, with supplies provided and mileage reimbursement offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of computers or iPads.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Able to walk unassisted on uneven ground up to 100 yards.
• Willing to travel up to 250 miles quarterly for training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct agricultural interviews and set up sample field plots.
• Work from home and/or in your local area.
• Represent NASDA in interviewing operations to gather information.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sales background

Farming knowledge

Time management

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Start 2023 out with a great opportunity working part-time for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, which has collected data on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) for 50 years.

CUSTOMER service experience, a sales background, or farming knowledge, along with time management skills, self-motivation and attention to detail are helpful for interviewing operations (in-person and by telephone) to gather information from livestock and crop entities of all sizes. Projects may include Farm and Ranch Resource Management this winter/spring, a study of farm activity on selected acres in the summer and doing crop counts in corn and soybean fields in the fall.

Responsibilities

• Flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends, as needed
• Conduct agricultural interviews and set up sample field plots as part of field enumeration work
• Work from home and/or in your local area on a variety of assignments
• Represent NASDA in interviewing operations (in-person and by telephone) to gather information from livestock and crop entities

Qualifications

• Customer service experience, a sales background, or farming knowledge are helpful
• Strong time management, self-motivation and attention to detail
• Requirements: a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, knowledge of computers or iPads, and passing a background check
• Able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs
• Able to walk unassisted on uneven ground up to 100 yards
• Able to travel up to 250 miles on a quarterly basis for training

Additional Information

• Hourly wage starts at $17.84+ per hour, supplies provided and mileage reimbursement
• Continued training provided for all assignments
• Looking for a part-time field enumerator for the Nebraska Panhandle area
• Great second income or opportunity for semi-retired individuals

If you appreciate challenges and welcomes a variety in your position, the first step is to complete the initial application for this Field (area) Enumeration position. It is mobile-friendly, quick and easy.

Note: NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, political beliefs, or family status. You will have to pass a background check.