Connecting top public sector talent with essential local government jobs.

Civic Match by Work for America is a nonpartisan program connecting federal workers and campaign staff with meaningful roles in state and local governments across the country. 

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Civic Match is for federal workers making a job transition and campaign staff departing 2024 campaigns at the federal, state and local level. 

Local governments across the country are eager to leverage your talents and expertise to help improve local government functions, from public health to infrastructure projects, and fill essential public service roles.

If you don’t see a role or city that interests you, submit your resume and make a note of your career interests and preferred geographies – new roles are being added every day. 

Application Process

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Create a profile in the Civic Match resume bank

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Government hiring managers will review your resume and send invitations for you to apply for specific roles

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When you receive an invitation, apply for the role within 24 hours to secure your interview 

Resources

Outgoing
Federal Workers

Learn how to translate your federal experience to the local level.

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Former
Campaigners

Discover how to showcase your skills for state and local roles.

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FOR GOVERNMENTS

Submit this form to request access to review resumes on Civic Match and post on our public jobs board. Access is exclusively available for state, city or local government employees.

Questions or want to learn more before requesting an account? We are here to help you find talented public servants that best fit your open roles. Email civicmatch@workforamerica.org or join our weekly office hours call to connect with our team.

Resources

Talent Translation
Guide

Learn how to leverage federal experience effectively.

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FOR GOVERNMENTS

Sign up to access the Civic Match resume bank:

Civic Match is a project by Work For America, a nonprofit initiative tackling the government staffing crisis in communities nationwide. Work for America helps state and local governments recruit, retain, and empower the next wave of public servants, ensuring better services and a stronger America.