Mommy got a job...

So I decided that it was time to get a job to help out with the finances. About a month and a half ago, my mom and Aunt had found the US Census Bureau website (http://www.census.gov/). They both signed up to take the test and talked me into taking it as well. I said, "What the heck. I'll take it" thinking that it wouldn't lead to anything. The test is 28 multiple choice questions and is pretty simple. Well to my surprise, I got a phone call a week and a half ago from the Census Bureau asking to do a phone interview. At the end of the call, I was offered a job as a Recruiting Assistant. I accepted the offer! I had two days of training up in Richmond to complete so that I could learn everything that I am going to do for hopefully the next two years when all of the information is complete for the 2010 Census. I, along with 3 other women, are in charge of locating sites to hold testing, administering the test, and also recruiting people to take the test. I am excited to start on this new adventure.

Reasons for the Census:
- apportion the seats in the House of Representatives
- draw state legislative districts
- distribute more than $300 billion annually in federal, state, locan and tribal funds
- evaluate the success of community programs
- identify populations that might be open and responsive to new services
- determine sites for new businesses

Jobs:
- Census Taker (aka. Enumerator)
- Crew Leader
- Crew Leader Assistant
- Recruiting Assistant
- Census Clerk

There are full and part time positions available. Most assignments are 5 to 10 weeks in duration. The pay is very competitive. You are paid weekly. Work hours are flexible. Training is paid. Authorized mileage and expenses are reimbursed.

To register for the test, call 1-866-861-2010, or contact me and I will let you know when and where the tests will be.