💼 Now Hiring Field Representatives
We're looking for job seekers who are interested in joining the federal government’s largest statistical agency as a field representative. Census Bureau field representatives serve an important role in completing our mission and help give a voice to their community.
Field representatives live in the local communities that they collect data for, enjoy flexible hours, receive paid training, and are reimbursed for mileage on their personally owned vehicles.
Here's How You Can Help
Recruit members of your community to apply to be a field representative! Your assistance helps connect your neighbors with jobs while also raising awareness of the more than 130 surveys the Census Bureau conducts each year.
The Census Bureau is committed to recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our nation.
Join us in getting the word out!
📣 Social Media Toolkit
Thank you for helping us spread the word about open field positions. Find content and resources below to get you started. Feel free to be creative and make them your own.
How to Use This Toolkit
- Choose the type of asset you will use and the social media channel you plan to post on.
- Click the download link to save the asset sized for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to your device. Right click to save on your computer. Tap and hold to save on a touch screen mobile device.
- Highlight and select the text you want to use for your social media post and copy the text to your clipboard.
- Go to the social media channel you plan to post on, paste the copied text, and add the downloaded graphic to your post.
- If posting on Instagram, make sure to add the relevant link to your bio so your followers can learn more.
- Remember to tag @uscensusbureau in your posts, use the hashtag #CensusJobs, and link to Census.gov.
- Like, share, and retweet the embedded Tweets below.
Sample Posts
The Census Bureau is Hiring
Sample Copy: The U.S. Census Bureau is #NowHiring! Census Bureau field representatives serve an important role in completing the mission of the agency. If you’re looking for flexible hours and want to give a voice to your community, consider a career with the nation’s premier statistical organization: https://www.census.gov/communityjobs
#CensusJobs #HiringNow #OpenToWork #hiring
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Join the Census Bureau
Sample Copy: The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for field representatives to help collect data for its surveys. If you’re interested in a career with the federal government’s largest statistical agency, visit the Census Bureau website to learn how you can make an impact in your community: https://www.census.gov/communityjobs
#CensusJobs #HiringNow #OpenToWork #hiring
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Looking for an opportunity to join the federal government’s largest statistical agency?
— U.S. Census Bureau (@uscensusbureau) January 14, 2023
We are #HiringNow! Become a Census Bureau field representative and help give a voice to your community: https://t.co/OR69ADv2i7#CensusJobs #ApplyNow #NowHiring pic.twitter.com/ut4gLBSZUq
Looking for an opportunity to join the federal government and help give a voice to your community?#ApplyNow to be a Census Bureau field representative: https://t.co/c0gpmNZL4X#CensusJobs #HiringNow #NowHiring pic.twitter.com/IkhXzQUArP
— U.S. Census Bureau (@uscensusbureau) December 28, 2022
📧 Email Newsletter
Email newsletters can be an effective way to communicate with many members of your community at once to encourage them to apply for positions with the Census Bureau.
Start with the sample copy below and then make it your own. Here are a few tips for writing an effective email newsletter:
- Write an attention-grabbing subject line and keep it short.
- Put the most important information first.
- Feature a call to action that you want the reader to take.
- Keep it short. People typically spend only seconds scanning an e-mail.
- Use bold font, subheads, bullets, or other methods to clarify the key message, promote the call to action, and enable the reader to skim the e-mail.
Sample Message
Subject Line: The U.S. Census Bureau Is Hiring in Your Area!
Are you looking for ways to make an impact on your community? The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring in your area.
Jobs In Your Community
By working for the Census Bureau, you can connect with diverse members of your local community and collect data that represents the voice of the nation. Census Bureau data are the foundation for all official statistics used to make decisions about the programs, services, and infrastructure that we rely on every day.
Please visit the Census Bureau careers website to learn more and apply. You’ll find job descriptions, employee testimonials, and frequently asked questions.
We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the American people. Join our team today!
[Add your name and contact information here]
P.S. Sign up here to get updates about Census Bureau jobs.
📋 Resources
- Overview: Jobs in Your Community
- Apply: Opportunities in Your State
- Video: What is a Field Representative?
- FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Field Representative Jobs
- Surveys: Types of Surveys that Use Field Representatives
What Field Representatives Say About Their Job
“I feel good contributing to a better understanding of my community’s needs. It’s a positive part of my post-retirement life.”
“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.”
“Working as a field representative has given me great flexibility to work and balance my busy life as a mom with school age children.”
💬 Follow Us!
Thank you for using our social media toolkit! Please use the links below to follow the Census Bureau on social media and sign up for Census Bureau jobs email updates.
U.S. Census Bureau Official Social Media Accounts
Facebook – @uscensusbureau
Twitter – @uscensusbureau
Twitter - @censusdirector
LinkedIn - U.S. Census Bureau
Instagram – @uscensusbureau
YouTube - U.S. Census Bureau
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