Census Workers Will Make $18 An Hour In Camden County

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — The U.S. Census Bureau is still looking to hire thousands of Camden County residents this year, and is offering $18 an hour to those who get hired, county officials announced on Tuesday.

The Census needs up to 3,000 employees to help ensure an accurate count to help ensure Camden County receives the appropriate funding and is accurately represented in Congress for the next decade.

Nationally, the Census expects to hire about 400,000 part-time workers to follow up with households that don't voluntarily complete the Census form.

“The census is one of the most consequential events to impact our community each decade, so we need to make sure that we are counting every person in Camden County,” Camden County Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services, said. “Census jobs are perfect for folks in between jobs or who are looking to supplement their income after work. Census taker positions are temporary and flexible and provide a great opportunity to support your community while adding to your income.”

Staff at all branches of the Camden County Library System, as well as the Camden County One-Stop Center, are still available to assist interested applicants during regular operating hours.

“By working with the Census Bureau, you help to ensure that our county is accurately counted, and therefore receives the resources and representation we need and deserve,” Rodriguez said. “We want to encourage everyone to spread the word that the Census is safe, it’s easy, and it’s important.”

On Jan. 25, local government leaders will gather for training led by the New Jersey Department of State on organizing a Local Complete Count Committee (LCCC) at Camden County College’s Camden Campus.

On Jan. 30, the Camden County Department of Children’s Services will host a child care provider meeting at the Camden County Technical School in Pennsauken, educating providers on how to ensure all children get counted in 2020.

Census employees must be 18 years or older and have a valid Social Security number, among additional requirements. Hours are flexible. More information regarding pay, hours, and requirements are available by visiting https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/job-details.html.

For more information regarding participation in the 2020 Census, how to respond to the Census questionnaire, and why every response is critical, residents are encouraged to visit www.2020census.gov.

“The Census dictates the size of our community’s representation in Congress and the level of funding we will be appropriated for social services and other projects,” Rodriguez said. “An accurate count is critical to ensuring that we are given the resources we need.”