2020 Census Job Fair Coming To Milford

MILFORD, MA — The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of people across the nation in the coming months to help with the 2020 Census. The Census will host a job fair in Milford on Nov. 5 to hire for many of those temporary positions, which pay a minimum of $18 per hour in Worcester County.

You don't have to attend the job fair to find a job. You can apply online at the Census website.

Here's more from a town press release:

In advance of the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people for temporary jobs across the country. These positions provide the perfect opportunity to earn some extra income while helping your community. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine each state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. This is your chance to play a part in history and help ensure that everyone in your community is counted.

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.
• Have a valid email address.
• Complete an application and answer assessment questions. (Some assessment questions are available in Spanish. However, an English proficiency test may also be required.)
• Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959.
• Pass a Census-performed criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting.
• Commit to completing training.
• Be available to work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and/or weekends.

Most jobs require employees to:

• Have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license, unless public transportation is readily available.
• Have access to a computer with internet and an email account (to complete training).

If you meet these qualifications, take the next step toward joining our team. The Milford Town Library will be holding a holding a Census job fair on Tuesday, November 5th 2019 in the Quarry Room from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. You will need to provide your Social Security number, home address, email address, phone number, and your date and place of birth for the application process.