NASDA Part-time Position in Agriculture - Minnesota

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Device provided

Paid training

Independent work

Community engagement

Meaningful work

Job summary

NASDA seeks dependable Field Enumerators to visit farmers and agribusinesses, collecting important agricultural information while engaging with the local community. This flexible part-time role values reliability, communication, and the ability to work independently.

Paid training is provided and some evenings or weekend work may be needed. Mileage reimbursement and a company-provided electronic device support field visits across the region.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable and comfortable talking with people.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with agriculture or interested in learning.
• Comfortable using basic computer technology.
• Able to drive to local farms and businesses.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and walk up to 100 yards on uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Visit farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses to collect data.
• Speak with community members and gather agricultural information.
• Follow training and procedures, maintain confidentiality.
• Travel to local farms; evenings or weekends may be needed.

Skills

Friendly

Dependable

People skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Agriculture familiarity

Driving to farms

Lifting 40 lbs / uneven terrain

Job description

READY FOR A LITTLE SOMETHING TO DO?

Looking for flexible part-time work that keeps you active, lets you meet people, and keeps you connected to the agricultural community you know and care about?

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking dependable, motivated Field Enumerators to visit and speak with farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses while collecting important agricultural information.

If you've spent years working in agriculture, raising a family, running a business, or simply enjoy talking with people and being part of your community, your experience and people skills can be valuable in this role.

Why You'll Enjoy This Work

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-provided electronic device
• Paid training - no prior experience required
• Work independently while staying active
• Meet and speak with people in your local agricultural community
• Do meaningful work that supports agriculture

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable talking with people
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Familiar with agriculture or interested in learning
• Comfortable using basic computer technology
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to drive to local farms and businesses
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and walk up to 100 yards on uneven terrain

Agriculture or sales experience is helpful, but not required. Paid training is provided.

Some evening or weekend work may be needed, along with occasional travel for training.

If you're looking for rewarding, flexible work where your experience, reliability, time-management skills, and people skills are valued, we'd love to hear from you!

NASDA is an equal opportunity employer.

You will have to pass a background check