Application for Census Outreach Coordinator – Contract Positions (1/14/2020) The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) has openings for Contract Census Outreach Coordinators in the following locations (one coordinator in each county): - Angelina County - Houston County - Jasper County - Nacogdoches County - Newton County - Polk County - Sabine County - San Augustine County - San Jacinto County - Shelby County - Trinity County - Tyler County DETCOG also has two positions open for two Contract Regional Outreach Coordinators. Each Regional Coordinator will work in six counties. These are not official U.S. Census Bureau jobs. These positions will work under contract with DETCOG to help ensure that all residents of our region are counted in the 2020 Census. They will work with local city, county, and school officials, and other community leaders in a coordinated “Get Out the Count” effort. The County Outreach Coordinators will work approximately 300 total hours between now and July at a fee of $18 per hour. The Coordinator will be responsible for any travel expenses. Most travel will be within your county. Must be available flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and have reliable transportation. The Regional Outreach Coordinators will work approximately 350 total hours between now and July at a fee of $21 per hour. The Coordinator will be responsible for any travel expenses. Travel will be required across a six-county region. Must be available flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and have reliable transportation. DETCOG reserves the right to conduct criminal background checks on any individual prior to contracting. It is DETCOG’s desire to find the right persons for each of these positions and to fill the positions as soon as possible. Therefore, interested persons should submit applications as soon as possible. All positions are open until filled. To apply for one of these contract positions, complete the attached Census Outreach Contractor Application and return it to DETCOG by email, mail or personal delivery: Email to: Respond@DETCOG.gov Mail or deliver to: DETCOG Census Application 1405 Kurth Drive Lufkin, Texas 75904