SERVICE
Get a census job
Work part-time, flexible hours for the Census Bureau in San Francisco.
What to know
Closing date
Submit your application as soon as you can. Census jobs are temporary and will last for several weeks.
What to do
1. See if you can apply
To be eligible for a 2020 Census job, you must:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Have a valid Social Security number
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Have a valid email address
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Be available to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends
You must also:
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Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a valid exemption
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Pass a criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting
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Complete the required training
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You may also need to take an English proficiency test
2. Fill out an application online
Create an account with the Census Bureau online.
For the application, you need your:
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Social Security number
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Home address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Date and place of birth
Answer questions about your education, work, and other experience. The application will take 30 minutes to complete.
After you apply
After you submit your application, someone will call you for a phone interview. The Census Bureau will send job offers about 60 days or less before the job training.
If you are offered a job, you will need to submit your fingerprints and pass a background check.
Being a census worker helps San Francisco
The Census Bureau is hiring people for census jobs across the country. They want to hire San Franciscans because we know our City best, and can help make sure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
Get help
Website
What to know
Closing date
Submit your application as soon as you can. Census jobs are temporary and will last for several weeks.
What to do
1. See if you can apply
To be eligible for a 2020 Census job, you must:
-
Be at least 18 years old
-
Have a valid Social Security number
-
Have a valid email address
-
Be available to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends
You must also:
-
Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a valid exemption
-
Pass a criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting
-
Complete the required training
-
You may also need to take an English proficiency test
2. Fill out an application online
Create an account with the Census Bureau online.
For the application, you need your:
-
Social Security number
-
Home address
-
Email address
-
Phone number
-
Date and place of birth
Answer questions about your education, work, and other experience. The application will take 30 minutes to complete.
After you apply
After you submit your application, someone will call you for a phone interview. The Census Bureau will send job offers about 60 days or less before the job training.
If you are offered a job, you will need to submit your fingerprints and pass a background check.
Being a census worker helps San Francisco
The Census Bureau is hiring people for census jobs across the country. They want to hire San Franciscans because we know our City best, and can help make sure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.