Residents Can Visit the Digital Van to Join Census 2020

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 Michael Corwin

NYCHA’s Digital Vans provide residents the opportunity to search for jobs, browse the internet, complete annual online recertifications, and more. Now they offer residents a new opportunity: gaining employment as 2020 U.S. Census Bureau employees.

Census 2020 is recruiting for temporary and flexible jobs as census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. A Digital Van will assist with Census 2020 recruitment at Staten Island developments from January 21 to 24 and at East Harlem developments from January 27 to 31. (See schedule below.)

NYCHA’s Digital Vans are computer labs on wheels that bring technology directly to NYCHA communities that have limited or no access to high-speed internet service. Each van has eight laptops, a printer/scanner, and wireless internet, as well as an on-site instructor who provides assistance as needed.

Jose DelRosario is the newest Digital Van Driver/Instructor. He wants residents to know that he and the other instructors “are here to help. We can help residents get online and fill out job applications.”

Stay tuned for more Digital Van recruitment events. NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES) has partnered with the Digital Van team to host recruitment events through March 2020.

“REES is excited to partner with our colleagues on the Digital Van to help residents take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to join the Census 2020 team and help ensure that every New Yorker is counted,” said Shanna Castillo, Director of REES.

January Digital Van Census 2020 Schedule:

East Harlem, January 27-31, 2020

Monday, January 27

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lincoln Houses

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wagner Houses

Tuesday, January 28

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Jefferson Houses

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Johnson Houses

Wednesday, January 29

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lehman Village

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Taft Houses

Thursday, January 30