CHICAGO | The U.S. Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Census Center recently announced that 45,000 people are being recruited across Indiana to work as census takers for the 2010 census between this month and June 2010. Tests for these positions -- which will pay between $12.25 and $15 an hour -- will take place through January.
The Census hires locally and applicants are required to take a basic skills test and undergo a background check. Most jobs also require U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, use of a vehicle and the ability to go door to door to interview residents. In many areas, the Census will need bilingual workers.
Locally, the Census is testing in Gary, Valparaiso and Lowell. Testing times and locations are available by calling (866) 861-2010 (toll free). More information, including application forms and a practice test, are available at http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.
