Remote Field Enumerator — Flexible Hours & iPad Provided

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from home

Knowledge about where food comes from

Job summary

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a Field Enumerator to support data collection across local communities. The role offers flexible hours and primarily remote work with field travel.

You will interview farmers and businesses, record responses on an iPad, track mileage and hours, and maintain accurate records while representing NASDA professionally. Some surveys require in-person visits; mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong communication and a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Comfort speaking with people by phone and in person.
• Basic familiarity with technology (iPads, data entry, email).
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• An interest in agriculture, food systems, sustainability, or rural communities.
• Access to a reliable personal vehicle (only required for in-person field work).

Responsibilities

• Interviewing farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses by phone or in person.
• Conducting crop counts in designated fields when applicable.
• Recording survey responses, mileage, expenses, and hours worked using an iPad.
• Maintaining clear, complete, and timely records.
• Representing NASDA professionally and positively in all interactions.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Phone & in-person

Tech familiarity

Time management

Independence

Interest in agriculture

Vehicle required

Tools

iPad

Job description

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a Field Enumerator to support data collection across local communities. The role offers flexible hours and primarily remote work with field travel.

You will interview farmers and businesses, record responses on an iPad, track mileage and hours, and maintain accurate records while representing NASDA professionally. Some surveys require in-person visits; mileage is reimbursed.