If you’re looking for a way to get extra cash to pay off your holiday bills or save up money for down the road, the 2020 census could be your answer.

The United States Census Bureau is currently recruiting employees for temporary and part-time work related to collecting data.

If hired, employees can expect to make between $20-22 an hour, and training is paid. Field and office, and supervisor positions are available.

For New Jersey, the bureau is expecting to recruit for 64,000 people, with an estimated 500,000 to be hired across the county to help in the effort to collect statistical data on the entire county, which happens every 10 years.

“It’s a chance to support your community, and be a part of history, as it is the largest peacetime mobilization in the U.S. since 1790,” said Jeff Behler, Director for the New York Region of the Census.

In order to qualify to work, applicants must be at least 18 years old have a valid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen.

“We are really looking at this is as gig job,” Behler said. “You can set your own availability for hours, so if you have a part-time or a full-time job this can work around that.”

The bureau’s new interactive map can help job seekers see how many openings are left in their area.

Those interested can complete an online application at 2020census.gov/jobs.

“Aside from Puerto Rico, that has already received enough applicants to fill all jobs in the Commonwealth, every other area throughout the nation needs more applicants right now,” said Timothy Olson, Census Bureau associate director for Field Operations in a statement. “With low unemployment, the Census Bureau is taking extraordinary efforts to attract enough applicants to fill nearly 500,000 positions this spring.”

Those who are hired can expect to receive work for six to twelve weeks. The application period is expected to close in late March.

Olivia Rizzo may be reached at orizzo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @LivRizz. Have a tip? Tell us. nj.com/tips.

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