Joining Civic Match is quick and easy. Simply: (1) create your profile here and (2) log in here to the Civic Match Candidate Portal. The portal is where you’ll search, save, and apply for jobs, track your applications, review employer invitations, keep your profile up-to-date, and more. 

To log in to the portal, be sure to use the same email address you used in Step 1 to create your profile. If you are new to Civic Match, you can find more information on getting started here.

Civic Match is for federal workers—career civil servants, political appointees, contractors for federal agencies, and foreign service officers—looking for their next public service role in state and local government.

Thank you for your interest in public service! We encourage you to use our public Civic Match job board as a resource. This link is available to everyone — you can follow the “Apply” links for jobs you’re interested in and apply directly through the state or local government’s website.

With Civic Match, one simple profile connects you to a growing network of state and local governments. It’s 100% free to use. When you join Civic Match:

• Your profile and resume are accessible to hundreds of hiring managers actively searching for experienced public servants in our database.

• You can access our job board and work with our team to find and apply for state or local government roles that perfectly match your skills. 

• You’re invited to Civic Match Live—virtual events where you meet directly with hiring managers ready to fill positions—and other events exclusively for Civic Match candidates.

• You’ll receive insider resources and job search tips designed specifically for your public sector job search.

• You have opportunities to tell your unique public sector story. 

Eligible Civic Match job seekers can log into the Civic Match Candidate Portal at workforamerica.stackerhq.com. To log in, use the same email address you used when you created your profile. Use the Portal to update your profile, search for jobs, and organize your job search.

Make sure you’re inputting the same email address you used when you created your profile. If you don’t, you’ll get this error: “Account with that email address does not exist.” Not sure what email you used? Search your inbox for an email saying “Welcome to Civic Match - Your Profile Is Active.” If you still have issues logging in, email support@workforamerica.org for further assistance.

You can search for, save, and tell us you’ve applied to jobs from within the Civic Match Candidate Portal. If you already have a Civic Match profile, log in to your portal and navigate to the “Job Board” on the left side. The job board is automatically sorted to show you the newest postings first, but you can filter and search by city, state, region, tags, experience level, or remote options. 

If you find a job you're interested in within the portal, you MUST apply directly by clicking the 'Apply' link, which will redirect you to an external government website where you can complete and submit your application or an email if the job requires an email application.

State and local hiring managers actively use Civic Match to discover and connect with candidates through the resume bank, virtual career fairs, and personalized support from our team. By keeping your profile updated, saving jobs, and participating in events, you increase your chances of being matched with the right opportunity.

All roles in Civic Match are for state and local governments. Nearly all these positions require in-state residency, and many have additional residency requirements. Many positions offer a hybrid schedule — be sure to closely review the job description under “Apply” for more details on role responsibilities, minimum requirements, and benefits, including hybrid options. The Civic Match job board includes a filter that allows you to sort jobs by in-person, hybrid, or remote.

Log in to your Civic Match Candidate Portal at workforamerica.stackerhq.com and navigate to “My Profile” on the left. Use the orange edit button in the top right corner to edit your profile and click save when you’re done.

Please let us know ASAP! Once you accept your new job offer, log in to the Civic Match Candidate Portal and deactivate your profile by heading to “My Profile”, clicking edit, and scrolling to the bottom. If you found a job through Civic Match or in state and local government, our team will reach out to hear about your experience!

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