[Hiring] Enumerator Manager @National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Role Description

As a National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Enumerator Manager, you will be responsible for leading human resources functions and survey management for a team of part-time coaches and enumerators in an assigned region. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working with technology, and have experience in human resources and/or managing projects and teams, you may be the candidate who will succeed in this role.

NASDA and NASS are transforming the enumerator environment ensuring efficiency in data collection, supporting enumerators, and streamlining human resource functions. NASDA Enumerators 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in field or phone data collection, human resources, agriculture, or relevant areas required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects including budgeting, staffing, training, and communications.
• Proficient technology experience working with applications including but not limited to online survey tools, HRIS (iHire, iSolved or similar), Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, and online meeting systems such as Zoom.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems.
• Superior leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented work environment.
• Willing to learn new duties and technology-related skills as required.
• Ability to travel regionally several times per year.
• Able to pass a federal background check.

Requirements

• Manage Human Resources (50%)
• Manage bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure enumerator and coach success through training, feedback, and, when needed, termination.
• Recruit and onboard enumerators.
• Manage employee files so they are current and contain required information.
• Manage evaluation, promotion, and award programs.
• Facilitate reporting on injuries and insurance claims as needed.
• Survey Coordination (30%)
• Allocate survey work to enumerators in a region focusing on the most efficient use of resources.
• Actively manage survey progress with coaches and enumerators.
• Manage use of survey costs including overtime, overall hours, and mileage.
• Coordinate both field and classroom enumerator training.
• General Duties (20%)
• Provide feedback to the Associate Director for increased efficiency with systems used in data collection and human resources.
• Work with members of the regional leadership team including Trainers and Coaches to support a positive enumerator experience.
• Perform other duties covered by NASDA-NASS Cooperative Agreement.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Career development
• Flexibility
• Ability to work remotely

Salary Range

Hourly rate from $23.50 - $32.00 based on relevant experience and skill level.

Work Schedule

This is a Part-time, non-exempt position working approximately 20-30 hours per week. Position is considered remote, but candidates must reside in Nebraska or within 20 miles of the Nebraska border.