Arena Connections
Your one-stop shop for networking and mentorship in Democratic politics.
Welcome to Arena Connections!
This is your one-stop shop for networking and mentorship in Democratic politics. No matter where you are in your career, Arena Connections can help you.
Arena Connections is a networking tool that generates mentorship and networking matches. You simply add your information to the database, and then we’ll help you find a mentor, mentee, or connections to grow your network.
Think of it as a more powerful and searchable LinkedIn of politics.
Submitting this form will create your public profile on Arena Connections. Some answers to your questions will be public, so that other folks can connect with you! Please double-check that the information you’ve included here is correct and how you’d like to publicly represent yourself.
Please note, Arena is not responsible for the quality of mentorship or networking found via Arena Connections. The platform is a networking site to make it easier for you to make connections in politics.
Here’s How It works
Network
If you are looking to network, submit this quick form below. Then, you will be added to and shared on our extensive list of political staff.
Once you have the list, you will be able to sort and filter to find folks who could be useful for your professional growth. For example, you can easily search our database to find Regional Organizing Directors who have experience working on coordinated campaigns. Check out our how-to guide for more tips on making the most of the platform.
The database is just getting started, and it grows as more people like you join. You can sign up today and help build the community, but you might not find a good match just yet. Be sure to check back in a few weeks to discover new people and make new connections!
Find a mentor
If you are looking for a mentor, submit this quick form below, and we will recommend people in the political space who are open to mentoring staff and are aligned with what you’re looking for in a mentor. Check out our how-to guide for more tips on making the most of the platform.
The database is just getting started, and it grows as more people like you join. You can sign up today and help build the community, but you might not find a good match just yet. Be sure to check back in a few weeks to discover mentors and make new connections!
Be a mentor
If you’ve worked in politics, you know how important mentorship can be for someone’s career. Now, with Arena, you can be a mentor for someone else. If you’ve worked in politics for a while now and feel like you have experience to offer, we hope you consider signing up to be a mentor.
If you want to be a mentor, just submit this quick form below, and we will add you to our list of available mentors. Over the next few weeks or months, some folks in the Arena community may email you to set up an initial mentorship call.Check out our how-to guide for more tips on making the most of the platform.
We cannot thank you enough for volunteering your time; so many staff in the Arena community are looking for mentorship at this specific moment in their career.
The database is just getting started, and it grows as more people like you join. We need at least 50 people to sign up as mentors to be up an running.
Whether you decide to network, look for a mentor, or be a mentor, good luck networking and meeting the best folks in this space. Our community is stronger because of you 💙.