The Census is fast approaching and those looking for a part-time job this spring and summer can still apply.
During the Complete Count Committee meeting for Kosciusko County Tuesday, representatives from around the area talked about the upcoming census.
According to census coordinator Cynthia Crump, Kosciusko County has filled 75 percent of the positions needed for the census.Residents are still encouraged to apply for census jobs.
Angie Glass, clerk treasurer of Silver Lake, said she knew there were still at least 24 positions open to conduct the census in Silver Lake.
Crump said the northeast corner of Kosciusko County also is in need of census workers.
Census workers can make anywhere from $9 to $18 per hour depending on the job.
Enumerators, those who go to residences to conduct the census, will be scheduled to work April through the end of July.
To qualify for a job, applicants must be at least 18 years old and a US citizen with a valid social security number.
All applicants must have a valid driver's license and are subject to background checks.
Applicants must call to set up a time to take a basic skills test.
Silver Lake is holding testing from 2 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at the Silver Lake Town Hall meeting room.
Testing is also going on at the Warsaw Public Library and Lakeland Christian Academy.
County Commisioner Bob Conley said census jobs would be great for senior citizens as well as civic groups.
For more information about applying for a job call the toll free number at 866-861-2010.
Visit www.2010censusjobs.gov for more infromation on the jobs available.
During Tuesday's meeting, locations for question assistance centers were discussed.
QACs will be in place from Feb. 26 to April 19 for up to 15 hours a week to answer questions people have about the census.
The following locations have been set as QACs:
- Syracuse Library
- Warsaw Public Library
- Sus Amigos, Warsaw
- Winona Lake's Senior Center
- Leesburg Town Hall
- Bell Memorial Library, Mentone
- North Webster Library
- Pierceton Town Hall
- Milford Public Library
People interested in QAC jobs can call the South Bend regional census office at 574-344-4540.
The county's Complete Count Comittee will meet again March 2 at 11 a.m. at the old courtroom.
