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Fun fact: The United States Marine Corps didn’t invent their recruitment strategy—they borrowed it from Xerox door-to-door sales teams in the 1970s. And they’ve been systematically following it ever since. The result? The Marines are the only branch of the military that consistently hits their recruitment targets. So what can local governments learn from them? Today, Work for America released our new case study: "Mission-Ready Recruitment"—showing how the Marines’ proven approach can help cities and states attract top talent for essential public service jobs. What sets their strategy apart? ? Recruitment is a leadership priority, not just an HR function ? They build talent pipelines before positions even open ? They sell the mission, not just the paycheck As Colonel William C. (Bill) Gray, USMC (Ret.) puts it: "You resource what's important to you. The Corps realized that the lifeblood of the Marines is having the highest quality individuals. To do that, they pick the best and brightest to go on recruiting duty." We're so excited to share our findings with state and local government partners across the country. More below! ?? Download the case study: https://lnkd.in/gdB8PTq3 ??? Join us for a live webinar with Former Colonel Gray on March 13 at 12 PM EST to dive deeper into these strategies: https://lnkd.in/g6gAz3xd

The United States Marine Corps has proven that strategic, mission-driven recruitment works—offering a playbook for state and local governments across the country to attract top talent. ? That's why Work for America is proud to announce the official release of our second case study:?"Mission-Ready Recruitment."?This practical guide brings these Marine Corps lessons directly to local government officials committed to building more effective teams. A special thank you to Colonel William C. (Bill) Gray, USMC (Ret.) for his guidance and contributions to this project - our team had so much fun working with and learning from him! ?? Read the case study: https://lnkd.in/gWVdSxyR ??? Watch a video overview: https://lnkd.in/gZybenjm ?? Join our webinar on Thurs March 13 at 12pm EST:

Excited to share our open role at Work for America's Civic Match Live event tomorrow! So much amazing talent out there that we'd love to have in Austin. Can't wait to meet all of you! #govjobs #localgov #civicinnovation #civicmatch #strategicplanning #jobs

There's still time to RSVP for tomorrow's Civic Match Live event! ?? ?????????? ?????????? ????????: ????????????????????, ???????????????? & ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?? Thursday, March 6 | 1-2 PM ET Looking for roles in operations, strategy, project management, or senior leadership (Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor)? Meet hiring managers from: ? Office of the Governor, State of Colorado ? Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation ? Oregon Department of Education ? Seattle & King County, WA ? City of Austin, TX ? Harris County, TX ? Montgomery County, MD ? City of Arlington, VA ? New York State Office of General Services ? California Department of Transportation ? California Department of Housing & Community Development ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g8S5EVYN ?? View open roles: https://lnkd.in/g6eshmXy

To all the outgoing federal workers looking to continue in public service: We’ve added 100+ new roles to Civic Match in the past week! Here’s a sampling: ?? Strategic Planning Team Manager – Austin, TX ($94,000 - $122,000) Lead the development of Austin's Citywide Strategic Plan while integrating goals into the budget process and implementing public sector best practices. ?? General Counsel - New York City, NY ($170,000 - $240,000)? Serve as the principal legal advisor for the Department of City Planning and the City Planning Commission. ?? Comptroller – Memphis, TN ($108,974 - $152,563) Lead the City's $2 billion financial operations, shaping policy and driving operational excellence and transparency. ?? Data and Policy Lead – New Brunswick, NJ (Up to $103,000) Transform how New Jersey supports businesses by leveraging data to improve services and promote equity in the Garden State. ?? Emergency Management Coordinator – Charlottesville, VA ($110,000 - $132,000) Guide the city's emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts with relocation assistance included. Don’t see a fit? With 125+ cities across 42 states using Civic Match, new roles are posted daily. If you don't see the perfect fit now, sign up to enter our talent pool and learn about openings + event opportunities as they're added. ?? www.civicmatch.org #Hiring #LocalGovernment #StateGovernment #PublicService

Calling all Civic Match candidates - we just added several new employers to this week's Civic Match Live events. Check out the full list below, and make sure to RSVP - we're so excited to introduce you to our amazing state and local government partners!

?? UPDATE: New employers added for this week's Civic Match Live events! ?? Join Work for America + state and local government hiring managers from across the country, who will pitch their open roles and meet directly with candidates: ?? ?????????? ?????????? ????????: ??????????, ???????????? ???????????????????? & ???????????????? ?????????????? ?? Tuesday, March 4 | 5-6 PM ET Are you looking for roles in communications, outreach, community & constituent relations, or intergovernmental affairs? Connect with hiring managers from: ? Seattle & King County, WA ? Office of the Governor, State of Wisconsin ? Office of the Governor, State of Colorado ? Montgomery County, MD ? City of Alexandria, VA ? Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation ? New York State Office of General Services ? Office of Lena Hidalgo, Harris County Judge ? Arizona Department of Homeland Security ? City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning ? Oregon Department of Education? ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gmdfyPzJ ?? View open roles: https://lnkd.in/gmDdTkYV ?? ?????????? ?????????? ????????: ????????????????????, ???????????????? & ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?? Thursday, March 6 | 1-2 PM ET Looking for roles in operations, strategy, project management, or senior leadership (Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor)? Meet hiring managers from: ? Office of the Governor, State of Colorado ? Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation ? Oregon Department of Education ? Seattle & King County, WA ? City of Austin, TX ? Harris County, TX ? Montgomery County, MD ? City of Arlington, VA ? New York State Office of General Services ? California Department of Transportation ? California Department of Housing & Community Development ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g8S5EVYN ?? View open roles: https://lnkd.in/g6eshmXy State & local governments need your expertise to strengthen communities and drive meaningful change. Apply for Civic Match (civicmatch.org) and join Civic Match Live to explore your next role in public service!

?? UPDATE: New employers added for this week's Civic Match Live events! ?? Join Work for America + state and local government hiring managers from across the country, who will pitch their open roles and meet directly with candidates: ?? ?????????? ?????????? ????????: ??????????, ???????????? ???????????????????? & ???????????????? ?????????????? ?? Tuesday, March 4 | 5-6 PM ET Are you looking for roles in communications, outreach, community & constituent relations, or intergovernmental affairs? Connect with hiring managers from: ? Seattle & King County, WA ? Office of the Governor, State of Wisconsin ? Office of the Governor, State of Colorado ? Montgomery County, MD ? City of Alexandria, VA ? Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation ? New York State Office of General Services ? Office of Lena Hidalgo, Harris County Judge ? Arizona Department of Homeland Security ? City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning ? Oregon Department of Education? ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gmdfyPzJ ?? View open roles: https://lnkd.in/gmDdTkYV ?? ?????????? ?????????? ????????: ????????????????????, ???????????????? & ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?? Thursday, March 6 | 1-2 PM ET Looking for roles in operations, strategy, project management, or senior leadership (Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor)? Meet hiring managers from: ? Office of the Governor, State of Colorado ? Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation ? Oregon Department of Education ? Seattle & King County, WA ? City of Austin, TX ? Harris County, TX ? Montgomery County, MD ? City of Arlington, VA ? New York State Office of General Services ? California Department of Transportation ? California Department of Housing & Community Development ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g8S5EVYN ?? View open roles: https://lnkd.in/g6eshmXy State & local governments need your expertise to strengthen communities and drive meaningful change. Apply for Civic Match (civicmatch.org) and join Civic Match Live to explore your next role in public service!

For anyone looking for their next opportunity, I'd recommend checking out Civic Match, by our partners at Work for America. They're connecting talented folks to great jobs in local governments across the nation! https://lnkd.in/gq4eHASK

Civic tech, innovation and data experts exiting the federal government: This Thursday 2/27 from 5-6pm EST, we are hosting a virtual event for YOU! Join Work for America, U.S. Digital Response, Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation, Technologists for the Public Good and Tech Talent Project to engage directly with state and local government hiring managers eager to meet candidates with your skills and experience. Confirmed employers include Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology, New Jersey State Office of Innovation, Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance and Technology (OTA), NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYS Office of General Services, and Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (hiring for several iTeam roles across the country). A few notes: ? Only active Civic Match candidates are eligible to attend. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g-Kp3Fhr ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHG5D8Gf ?? View open Civic Match roles here: https://lnkd.in/g_ZUWR3F