Remote Field Enumerator: Flexible Hours, Mileage

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 24,452; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity to work from home

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a detail-oriented Field Enumerator to support data collection across local communities. This part-time position offers flexible hours, competitive pay of $17.75/hour, and a variety of responsibilities such as interviewing farmers and conducting crop counts. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, self-motivation, and an interest in agriculture. This opportunity allows for community engagement while providing the flexibility to work from home and on a variable schedule.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong communication skills 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

• Interview farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses by phone or in person.
• Conduct crop counts in designated fields when applicable.
• Record survey responses, mileage, expenses, and hours worked using an iPad.
• Maintain clear, complete, and timely records.
• Represent NASDA professionally and positively in all interactions.

Skills

Self-motivation

Strong communication skills

Comfort speaking with people

Basic familiarity with technology

Good time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Interest in agriculture

Job description

A nonprofit organization is seeking a detail-oriented Field Enumerator to support data collection across local communities. This part-time position offers flexible hours, competitive pay of $17.75/hour, and a variety of responsibilities such as interviewing farmers and conducting crop counts. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, self-motivation, and an interest in agriculture. This opportunity allows for community engagement while providing the flexibility to work from home and on a variable schedule.