SUPPORT FOR NEW ADMINISTRATIONS: WFA RESOURCES FOR TRANSITION TEAMS
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.
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HOW IT WORKS
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VIRTUAL EVENT
Partner with our team on a virtual hiring event to connect directly with interested job seekers.
REVIEW YOUR BEST PRACTICES
Read our case study 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.
THIS POOL INCLUDES
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Former federal executives and political appointees
Former senior agency leaders and White House staffers ready to bring their federal experience to your community
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State and local
government veterans
Cabinet secretaries, deputy directors, program managers, and analysts who know how to handle the day-to-day operations of an agency
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Career changers and recent graduates
Talented, mission-driven candidates entering public service for the first time, ready to grow into your team's next generation of leaders
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:
IS YOUR TEAM PREPARING FOR A TRANSITION?
We'd love to help you host a hiring event or tap into the Civic Match talent pool to get your team in place fast.
WFA CASE STUDY
GOVERNING STARTS WITH WHO YOU HIRE
Best practices for staffing a new state and local government administration
New administrations face major challenges. They must assess an inherited workforce, make hundreds of hiring decisions, and continue delivering essential services — all before they're fully ready to govern. This case study 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.
Here are additional resources 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.