OCT. 6, 2025 — The U.S. Census Bureau has launched an effort to hire approximately 1,500 temporary field workers to support operations across six test sites for the 2026 Census Test. This effort is based on a temporary hiring waiver granted by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

The 2026 Census Test is the Census Bureau’s first major opportunity to test new and enhanced activities in preparation for achieving a complete and accurate count in the 2030 Census.

The Census Bureau is recruiting in the six site locations selected for the 2026 Census Test. Available positions include census takers, outreach assistants, field supervisors, and trainers.

Positions are temporary, part-time jobs with flexible hours, on-the-job training, and competitive pay. No experience is needed.

Pay rates vary by the county in which an employee lives and range from $17.75-$33.00 per hour for nonsupervisory positions and $19.50-$36.25 per hour for supervisors.

Detailed information for each site, including pay rates, available positions, and contact details, is available online:

• Colorado Springs, CO
• Huntsville, AL
• Tribal Lands Within Arizona (Fort Apache and San Carlos reservations)
• Spartanburg, SC
• Western North Carolina (Cherokee, Graham, Jackson and Swain counties, and Qualla Boundary)
• Western Texas (Brewster, Jeff Davis, Pecos and Presidio counties)

Applicants can apply online at census.gov/2026jobs now through Spring 2026. Most job offers will be made between January and March 2026.

For more information or assistance with applying online, visit census.gov/2026jobs or call 1-833-893-2026.

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