If you're looking for some extra income and the opportunity to make a contribution to your community, you might want to consider working for the U.S. Census Bureau this spring. The bureau is seeking people throughout the country to assist with the important job of gathering information that will be used for, among other things, reapportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the distribution of more than $100 billion in federal funds.

These temporary Census-taker positions, which last from four to six weeks and offer flexible working hours and competitive pay, are ideal for paraprofessionals and school-related personnel. As a census taker, you'll be charged with locating addresses and interviewing household members in your community. Much of the work is performed during times when most residents are at home--in the evenings and on weekends.

Best of all, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping make sure your community receives its share of government funding for such vital facilities as schools, roads and hospitals, which are allocated based on Census data.

For more information on applying for a Census 2000 job, call 1-888-325-7733 or visit the Web site at www.census.gov/jobs2000.