The Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (NDWSS) and 2020 Census is hosting a job fair Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the American Jobs Center inside Reno Town Mall.

The Census Bureau is looking to fill

across the state for the 2020 Census.

These positions will help get an accurate count of people in our communities. The count helps determine funding and state representation in Congress. Julie Balderson with NDWSS said these positions serve an important role.

She said, “Its critical to our public institution funding formulas so that formula is based on the population here in the state and where they live." Balderson added, “Every public institution is affected by census numbers it’s about $675 billion dollars in federal funding that’s up for disbursement. Every public institution you can think of roads, schools, hospitals, everyone is affected by the census.”

Census positions begin at $18/hour. The job fair ends at 2 p.m.