Census Takers - Part-Time/Flexible Hours

Company: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Could you use extra income? 2020 Census Taker Positions Available NOW! The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Temporary census positions offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra money while helping your community. Most 2020 Census positions will last several weeks. They feature: Competitive wages Weekly paychecks Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing field work Flexible hours Paid training Every 10 years since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting its population. This is your chance to play a role. Census takers will interview household residents and update address lists. Applicants who are hired will attend paid training before beginning work. Job Qualifications -- To be eligible for a 2020 Census job, you must: Be at least 18 years old. Have a valid Social Security number. Be a U.S. citizen.* (* Non-citizens may be hired in certain circumstances. Consistent with law, the Census Bureau will hire non-citizen translators as census takers who are legally entitled to work in the U.S. on an as-needed-basis during 2020 peak field operations, if there are no available citizens who can be hired with the necessary non-English language skills. Census Bureau recruiting and hiring systems will be updated consistent with this approach.) Have a valid email address. Complete an application and answer assessment questions. (Some application questions are available in Spanish. However, an English proficiency test may also be required.) Be able to speak, read, and write in English, if applying in the--50 states or Washington, D.C.--(Bilingual applicants are needed and are encouraged to apply.) Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after December 31, 1959. Undergo fingerprinting and pass a criminal background check and a review of criminal records performed by the Census Bureau. Commit to completing training. Be available to work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends. -- Most jobs require employees to: Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, unless public transportation is readily available. Have access to a computer with internet and an email account (to complete training).

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