Census Bureau looking to hire Mahoning, Columbiana county residents

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for a few good men and women — about 500 in Mahoning County and about 300 in Columbiana County to be exact.

Clyde Kemp, local Census office manager for the Canton office, which handles Mahoning, Columbiana and Stark counties, said the pay ranges from about $12.50 to $15 per hour, depending on the work.

“We need to recruit people who live in the community so that when someone comes to your door doing a door-to-door canvas, it’s someone from your community, maybe even your neighbor,” Kemp said.

Those interested in the work should call the toll-free number 1 (866) 861-2010. They will be asked to key in their five-digit ZIP code and then directed to the Census office that handles that county.