<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Manager Job Description</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 detailed 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ABOUT NASDA</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We recognize that to achieve our goals, we need teams who are as passionate about agriculture as we are. We strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and where they can build their careers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">NASDA employees earn competitive pay and enjoy an excellent work culture at an organization with an incredible mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Manager reports to the regional Associate Director and leads a team consisting of up to 5 Coaches and approximately 70 Enumerators.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Manage Human Resources (50%)</strong></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure enumerator and coach success through training, feedback and, when needed, termination</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Recruit and onboard enumerators</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage employee files so they are current and contain required information</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage evaluation, promotion, and award programs</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitate reporting on injuries and insurance claims as needed</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Survey Coordination (30%)</strong></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Allocate survey work to enumerators in a region focusing on the most efficient use of resources</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Actively manage survey progress with coaches and enumerators</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage use of survey costs including overtime, overall hours and mileage</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate both field and classroom enumerator training</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>General Duties (20%)</strong></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide feedback to the Associate Director for increased efficiency with systems used in data collection and human resources</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with members of the regional leadership team including Trainers and Coaches to support a positive enumerator experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform other duties covered by NASDA-NASS Cooperative Agreement</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of 3 years' experience in field or phone data collection, human resources, agriculture or relevant areas required. Supervisory experience preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability in managing projects including budgeting, staffing, training and communications.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional critical thinking skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve problems</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Superior leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented work environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willing to learn new duties and technology-related skills as required</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to travel regionally several times per year</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Able to pass a federal background check</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to walk unassisted for up to 100 yards.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on occasion</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Consideration will be given to candidates who explicitly address how their experience meets the qualifications of the job in their cover letter and resume. <strong><span style="color: #2d2d2d;">Applications without a cover letter and/or resume will not be considered.</span></strong> </em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>SALARY RANGE-</strong> Hourly rate from $23.50 - $32.00 based on relevant experience and skill level.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WORK SCHEDULE</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a Part-time, non-exempt position working approximately 20-30 hours per week.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position is considered remote, but candidates must reside in Nebraska or within 20 miles of the Nebraska border.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits:</span></p> <ul> <li style="tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performance bonuses</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Career development</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flexibility</span></li> <li style="tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work remotely</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.</span> </em></span></p> <p>You will have to pass a background check</p>