As the current pandemic continues to wreak havoc throughout the US, it’s clearly not business as usual. Many people are looking for ways to lend a hand to their fellow countrymen since most other jobs have officially been closed.
Most industries have already put a temporary halt on hiring, but according to the hiring site Glassdoor, there are a few jobs whose popularity has grown over the last couple of weeks. These are jobs you can apply and work directly under the government.
With the current trajectory of the pandemic still uncertain, the most common jobs right now are in healthcare, non-profit, and government sectors. If you are looking for a way to work and help, take a look at the current positions listed below.
Healthcare Workers
These jobs are certainly in demand, and most medical organizations are actually looking to hire Registered Nurses who can help with screenings and health care.
The current numbers show that the US has the highest death toll as a result of the virus. As such, most states are in the process of hiring additional nurses and support.
Initially, they were looking for people to help with the screening at the quarantine locations and the airports, but now even hospitals are in dire need of new nurses to help with patient care.
Health care workers such as respiratory therapists are the most needed at this particular time, and here’s how you can apply if you are interested in this job.
Log on to https://www.usa.gov/government-jobs and select Registered Nurse. This will take you to a page where you can select the state you are in. Once you click on your current state, the page will automatically direct you to your state.
Each state has different requirements, and as such, you must ensure to meet all of them before you can even apply for the job. How much can you make? As a registered nurse, you can make around $71,730 a year.
Data Specialist
This job is currently needed to help people who are affected by the pandemic. You will also be required to help with all data related to the disease, which is playing a very important role during the outbreak.
The data helps people understand the severity of the outbreak by looking at the numbers, and the estimates from other countries as well.
Although it is difficult to know the exact number of cases, even a rough estimate will do. One good source of the data would be the WHO. However, as a data specialist, you will also have to understand the numbers in your particular area.
The US government is looking for data specialists, but there are plenty of other companies looking to fill this immediate position, such as Translators Without Borders.
This company is specifically seeking someone who can work remotely — this means from their home — to help analyze and make sense of this data that is coming in relating to the outbreak.
For a government position, kindly log on to this site - https://www.usa.gov/government-jobs and search the words "Data Specialist." The site will direct you to your state and how to apply. You can earn at least $87,000 as a data specialist.
Researchers And Scientists
With the vaccine still undiscovered, there is a great need for researchers and scientists. If you are not skilled in this area, you can offer help to research labs that are working night and day to come up with a vaccine.
On the other hand, scientists are needed urgently for reviewing and testing lab data that is related to the virus. Researchers play a vital role in the discovery of the outbreak, and, interestingly enough, they are helping change the response of the disease.
Of course, the government is also looking to hire for these positions. You only need to visit the government site, https://www.usa.gov/government-jobs, to have a look at the listed locations where the jobs are needed.
On Glassdoor, however, other companies looking to fill the position include Kelly Services, in case you are not lucky with the government. The typical salary is around $71,650 a year.
Conclusion
During these dire times, many jobs are critically important. If you want to help in one of these roles, visit the government websites above. There, you will be able to view open positions and see how you can help.
It is, however, important to note that currently, almost all positions come with a risk element, because going out can expose you to the virus. If you can find a job that you can do from the comfort of your home that would be most ideal.
