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" You may find yourself not only well compensated, but actually enjoying the assignments you will be given!"
-- Vincent Summers, Freelance Writer and Census Taker
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A census taker is an official employee of the Census Bureau who is responsible for personally collecting information from residences in their neighborhood that have not sent back the 2010 Census form. They're tasked with asking the 10 questions on the form, recording the information and then submitting it to the Census Bureau.
Thousands are needed for temporary jobs.
By becoming a census taker, you're earning a place in history, in addition to competitive pay, flexible hours and the chance to work within your own community.
Bilingual speakers are encouraged to apply!
How to apply.
There are a few different ways to apply to become a census taker:
- You can call the toll-free jobs hotline at 1-866-861-2010
- Or use our map to find the local phone number of the census office nearest you
- Visit our job site for the latest open positions in your area
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