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Make an impact on your community and join our team today!

The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the American people.

Census Bureau field representatives and field supervisors make up the majority of these positions, serving an important role in completing the mission of the agency. They connect with diverse members of their local communities and collect data that represents the voice of the nation. Census Bureau data, collected from various surveys and programs, including the Special Census program, are the foundation of all official statistics used to make decisions about the programs, services, and infrastructure that we rely upon.

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Apply for Field Representative Jobs in Your Community (for Surveys and Special Census)

Why Become a Field Representative?

Earn Extra Money

The Census Bureau offers competitive wages that are paid biweekly. Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees ​conducting in-person interviews.

Give a Voice to Your Community

Data collected by field representatives inform programs, governments, and business leaders about your local community.

Fit Your Schedule

Field representative jobs allow flexible hours that help you balance other commitments.

What Field Representatives Say About Their Job

Christopher A. - Ventura County, CA

“I feel good contributing to a better understanding of my community’s needs. It’s a positive part of my post-retirement life.”

Jeanne M. - Newton County, GA

“Being successful in meeting and accomplishing my goals as a field representative has motivated and inspired me to be the best that I can be at all times.”

David M. - Vigo County, IN

“I like that I am doing a service by gathering data that will be used to make a difference for my country and those that live in it.”

Mary Anne J. - Middlesex County, MA

“After relocating to Massachusetts, working for the Census Bureau gave me the opportunity to explore my new surroundings and meet people.”

Andrew T. - Elko County, NV

“Working as a Census Bureau field representative not only provides me extra income, but it also gives me the opportunity to meet people within the Vietnamese community and speak my native language.”

Claudia C. - San Joaquin County, CA

“My job as a field representative allows me the flexibility to also volunteer and be involved in community activities.”

Peter W. - New York County, NY

“I receive Social Security and work as a field representative, which gives me extra income while meeting interesting people and doing something important for my community.”

Miranda S. - Franklin County, OH

“Working as a field representative has given me great flexibility to work and balance my busy life as a mom with school age children.”

Apply for Field Representative Jobs in Your Community (for Surveys and Special Census)

Contact Information

George Grandy Jr., Regional Director

Atlanta Regional Office

285 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Suite 300
Marquis II Tower
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 730-3832 or 1-800-424-6974
Recruiting Phone: (800) 424-6974, Ext. 53959
Fax: (404) 730-3835
TDD: (404) 730-3963
General E-mail: Atlanta.Regional.Office@census.gov
Jobs E-mail: Atlanta.Recruiting@census.gov

States Served

  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
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Marilyn A. Sanders, Regional Director

Chicago Regional Office

1111 W. 22nd Street, Suite 400
Oak Brook, IL 60523-1918

Phone: (630) 288-9200 or 1-800-865-6384
Recruiting Phone: (800) 865-6384, Ext. 15
Fax: (630) 288-9288
TDD: (708) 562-1791
General E-mail: Chicago.Regional.Office@census.gov
Jobs E-mail: Chicago.Recruiting@census.gov

States Served

  • Arkansas
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Wisconsin
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Cathy L. Lacy, Regional Director

Denver Regional Office

6950 W. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 250
Lakewood, CO 80235

Phone: (720) 962-3700 or 1-800-852-6159
Recruiting Phone: (877) 474-5226
Fax: (303) 969-6777
TDD: (303) 969-6767
General E-mail: Denver.Regional.Office@census.gov
Jobs E-mail: Denver.FR.Applications@census.gov

States Served

  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oklahoma
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Wyoming
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Julie Lam, Regional Director

Los Angeles Regional Office

2300 West Empire Avenue, Suite 300
Burbank, CA 91504

Phone: (818) 267-1700 or 1-800-992-3530
Recruiting Phone: (800) 992-3529
Fax: (818) 267-1714
TDD: (818) 904-6249
General E-mail: Los.Angeles.Regional.Office@census.gov
Jobs E-mail: Los.Angeles.Jobs@census.gov

States Served

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Washington
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Leila N. Dickerson, Regional Director

New York Regional Office

32 Old Slip, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10005

Phone: (212) 584-3400 or 1-800-991-2520
Recruiting Phone: (212) 584-3495
Fax: (212) 584-3402
TDD: (212) 478-4793
General E-mail: New.York.Regional.Office@census.gov
Jobs E-mail: New.York.Recruit@census.gov

States Served

  • Connecticut
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Puerto Rico
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont
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Fernando E. Armstrong, Regional Director

Philadelphia Regional Office

100 South Independence Mall West, Suite 410
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2320

Phone: (215) 717-1800 or 1-800-262-4236
Recruiting Phone: (866) 564-5420
Fax: (215) 717-0755
TDD: (215) 717-0894
General E-mail: Philadelphia.Regional.Office@census.gov
Jobs E-mail: Philadelphia.Recruiting@census.gov

States Served

  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
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Additional Information

Types of Surveys That Use Field Representatives

To learn more that surveys that field representatives help collect data for, visit “About Household Surveys”.

Frequently Asked Questions About Field Representative Jobs

Visit our FAQs page for answers to the questions we get most often about field representative jobs.

Additional Census Bureau Opportunities

To learn about current openings in other types of Census Bureau positions, visit the Federal Government’s jobs site at USAJobs.gov.

More Information About Special Census Program

Learn more about the Special Census Program, how and why it is conducted, and how data is collected.

 

 

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