Our goal is to demystify the political hiring process and equip you with the relevant skills and tools to successfully navigate a career in politics. All of our services are free of charge so that you can focus on what matters most – finding a job that makes an impact. Learn more about what the Arena Careers team can offer you, including special services offered to participants in our training programs.
From Election Day through January, we hosted 28 virtual events featuring career experts, networking opportunities, and exclusive job search resources. Participants joined from 47 states, and territories, 2,393 individuals signed up for 8,300 training sessions, equipping them with the tools they need to land their next job in politics or advocacy.
On the job hunt? We can help! Hundreds of campaigns and movement organizations reach out to Arena looking to hire, and we want them to know about you!
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A great resume can open doors and help you land a job. We provide personalized resume feedback to all participants in our training programs, both at the time of training and on a semi-annual basis after that.
The Arena community is a vast network of political professionals who can help you get where you want to go. As a participant in one of our training programs, you can sign up for virtual coffees with hundreds of experts who want to help you succeed.
Stay in the know! Arena-trained staff receive exclusive newsletters from the Arena Careers team with the inside scoop on how to navigate your career in politics and make the most of the Arena community.
Sometimes what you need to take the next step in your career is a little extra one-on-one support. The Arena Careers team provides career coaching and mentorship to a select number of Arena-trained staff.
Finding a job can be a full time job. Take advantage of these tried and tested tools to make the most of your search.
“Advice to Black aspiring campaign staff: You are worthy and qualified to be in the room. You are not supportive roles in this, you are necessary leaders in changemaking. Be unapologetically ambitious and fearlessly audacious. “
“Advice to AAPI aspiring campaign staff: You may look different than others in the room or have a different perspective, but that’s something to be embraced, not shied away from. Don’t be afraid to speak up. Your voice and insights are valuable, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. Never underestimate your power!”
“Advice to Latinx aspiring campaign staff: The main reason to stay in the work is how important it is: our democracy, our rights, and our communities are under attack and we need to defend them. Besides that, feeling valued at my work, feeling like I am making a positive impact in our country and in the world, and having the space to grow professionally and learning new things are all things that have kept me engaged with my work.”
“Advice to members of the LGBTQ+ community trying to break into politics: Be yourself! As an openly gay LGBTQ+ disabled staffer, I had to love myself early in my career and know that I am Enough. I encourage other staffers to know that you can do it and you are enough!”
“Advice to women trying to break into politics: I would say don’t self-eliminate when job searching! You are more capable and qualified than you may think and any gaps in knowledge can likely be learned on the job. Confidence, adaptability, and a can-do attitude can take you far.”
