WORK FOR AMERICA’S SPOTLIGHT CITIES
Cities across the country are competing for talent at a time when many essential public service roles are harder than ever to fill.
Outdated hiring systems, limited employer branding, and resource constraints can make it difficult for local governments to attract and convert top talent.
Work for America’s growing cohort of Spotlight Cities are committed to meeting this challenge. Through hands-on support, employer brand development, priority access to Civic Match talent, and a national network of forward-leaning peers, Work for America helps Spotlight Cities hire faster, compete for top talent, and become employers of choice in public service.
THE CITY OF
CHATTANOOGA, TN
A CITY TRANSFORMED BY CONNECTION.
In Chattanooga, connections are at the heart of everyday life. Guided by a people-first culture, putting trust in the voices that connect their city, Chattanooga’s public servants help shape ideas that leave a lasting legacy. Chattanoogans are rewriting their story and evolving their landscape. Their revitalized and protected natural spaces are powered by their public servants who are propelling the city into the future.
THE CITY OF
AKRON, OH
A CITY OF MAKERS, BUILDING TOGETHER.
Akron has always been a city of builders — from rubber to polymers to possibility. That maker spirit lives on in its people and in the small businesses that keep its neighborhoods buzzing. Akron’s public servants are big thinkers who love collaborating and turning ideas into visible impact.
THE CITY OF
ALLENTOWN, PA
A CITY OF SECOND ACTS.
Allentown is transforming, and its people are leading the way. From public works to public health, every employee is working together to build a booming city and vibrant community. Allentown’s public servants bring equal parts grit and heart, and want their work to make a visible difference.
THE CITY OF
KANSAS CITY, MO
THE SPIRIT OF KANSAS CITY, POWERED BY ITS PEOPLE.
From Super Bowl wins to revitalizing neighborhood spaces to reimagined transportation networks, the Kansas City spirit shines — in the big moments, but also in the everyday work that moves the city forward. Behind every moment of pride are the people who plan, build, grow and serve with heart. Kansas City’s public servants help turn bold ideas into lasting impact for generations to come.
