Field Enumerator - Currituck County, North Carolina, NC

Field Enumerator - Currituck County, North Carolina, NC Field Enumerator position available in Currituck County, North Carolina, USA. Hourly rate is $17.75 per hour, plus occasional mileage reimbursement. This part-time position offers flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. Work for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The agricultural industry requires reliable information on production, supplies, marketing, prices, weather, and a vast array of other inputs. Up-to-date information is essential in planning and administration of federal and state programs. Become part of the team that collects this data across North Carolina. Work includes interviewing farmers in person or over the phone. Intermittent, part-time interviewer position available with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (a Fair Opportunity Employer). Expect to work no more than 400-500 hours per year. During periods of data collection expect to sometimes work a full-time schedule. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. Knowledge of agriculture helpful. Computer skills required. Must be comfortable approaching strangers and striking up a conversation. People skills and attention to detail are a must. Starting wage is $17.75/hour including training time, plus the current IRS rate for miles driven. Applicants must consent to a background and motor vehicle record check. Applicants must have good communication skills and must be a good self-starter. Position open until filled. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association that represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. Founded in 1916, our mission is to grow and enhance American agriculture through policies, partnerships, and public engagement. In this Field / Phone Enumerator position, you 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. You actively interview farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural businesses either in person or on the phone. At times, you travel to designated fields in order to perform crop counts. After gathering all your information, you maintain and deliver detailed and legible records of the interviews, crop counts, mileage, expenditures, and your hours worked. You conduct your enumerator work from a residence with an operable telephone free from any distractions. By maintaining a personal vehicle, you are always ready to travel in order to perform your field enumerator duties. The job brings something new every day, and you enjoy the flexibility and energetic nature of it! Qualifications for a Field Enumerator include experience multitasking in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to positively represent NASDA and the benefits of enumerators in all survey actions; ability to make crop counts in designated fields; ability to maintain a reliable personal vehicle; ability to conduct interviews in person or by telephone with farm operators and other individuals; knowledge about computers or iPads. Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced environment? Are you self-motivated? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Are you organized? Can you maintain a positive and friendly attitude? If so, you might just be perfect for this field service position for our agriculture nonprofit! This part-time field service position (or phone) works a flexible schedule that may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weather, seasonal farm responsibilities, and community functions may affect work hours. Ready to join our team? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Field / Phone Enumerator job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, political beliefs, or family status. You will have to pass a background check.