SUPPORT FOR NEW ADMINISTRATIONS
Standing up a new administration means moving fast and getting the right people in the right roles so your team is ready to hit the ground running. Is your team preparing for a transition? We'd love to help you build your team.
RECRUIT WITH CIVIC MATCH
Sign up for our free, virtual talent network to post your open roles and browse thousands of mission-driven job seekers.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
Partner with our team on a virtual hiring event to connect directly with interested job seekers.
LAUNCH AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Work with a dedicated WFA recruiter to launch a nationwide executive search for senior appointed positions.
REVIEW THE BEST PRACTICES
Read our field guide for practical guidance from transition experts on staffing new state and local government administrations.
CIVIC MATCH
Work for America runs Civic Match, a free virtual talent network that connects government hiring teams with mission-driven talent to fill critical roles from day one.
Whether you're staffing a cabinet-level position, filling a chief of staff role, or building out junior- and mid-level support across your agencies, joining Civic Match will give you access to a diverse bench of mission-driven talent to build your new administration.
VIRTUAL HIRING EVENTS
Our virtual hiring events help your team connect directly with a curated pool of pre-vetted, mission-driven candidates.
We handle the logistics and promote the event to candidates with the skills and experience you're looking for. You meet with job seekers to answer their questions, discuss open positions, and get to know the people interested in joining your team.
Past event partners include:
Interested in co-hosting a virtual hiring event with the Civic Match team?
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
For the senior appointed roles you need to get right.
Work for America conducts nationwide executive searches for senior appointed positions. A dedicated WFA recruiter manages each search from start to finish, from scoping the role through delivering a slate of finalists. As a nonprofit built for public-sector hiring, we offer the government relationships and market knowledge that general search firms lack, at a lower cost. Reach out to our team to learn more!
WFA FIELD GUIDE
GOVERNING STARTS WITH WHO YOU HIRE
Best practices for staffing a new state and local government administration
New administrations face major challenges. This field guide highlights Work for America's best practices for successful state and local transitions, featuring insights from HR leaders and government officials across various cities, political parties, and election cycles.
OTHER RESOURCES
Building a transition team involves more than hiring. Explore resources from other organizations and academic institutions to help you plan:
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This Harvard Kennedy School study shows how mayors-elect actually spend their time before taking office. It helps transition teams and support organizations plan realistic timelines and resource allocation for new mayors.
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A step-by-step guide developed with Maryland's Moore-Miller transition team for engaging the public during a government transition.
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A guide from Georgetown’s Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation to help state and local government leaders stand up digital service or innovation teams.
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The African American Mayors Association’s playbook for newly elected local leaders. It provides guidance on building their team, strategy, and budget during the critical first months in office.