Texas Border Business
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) is encouraging eligible applicants in the 15th District of Texas to apply for available Recruiting Assistant positions for the 2020 Decennial Census.
“Working with the Census is yet another opportunity for residents of the 15th District of Texas to directly represent and improve their communities,” Congressman Gonzalez said. “It is critical that Central and South Texas report accurate, full numbers during the 2020 Decennial Census. It is my hope that every available position, including recruiting assistant opportunities, can fulfill this goal.”
Duties of a Recruiting Assistant are as follows:
- Meet with government officials, business leaders, employment agencies, media outlets, community centers, faith-based groups, and other appropriate sources in the community to promote Census employment opportunities.
- Acquire the support of local organizations to donate space for Census assessment and training sessions (ensuring locations meet specific requirements).
- Conduct recruitment activities to recruit local residents, including attending local events to distribute job information and talk to residents.
- Assist individual applicants or groups of applicants in completing job applications, electronically and sometimes on paper.
- Execute the local recruiting plan, make recommendations on recruiting strategies, and review reports to determine progress towards recruiting goals.
- Use and electronic tablet to review recruiting reports and maps, use email to communicate with office staff and organizations that provide potential recruiting sources, and complete other job tasks.
- Prepare and give impromptu presentations to diverse audiences.
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.
For more information on how to apply, visit www.2020Census.gov/jobs, or call 1 (855) 562-2020.
