This is your one-stop shop for career support after the 2026 midterm elections.
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Thank you for all of your incredible work this cycle!
The post-election period can feel uncertain, but Arena is here to help. If you’ve recently lost your job or you’re feeling exhausted or uncertain, know you’re not alone.
This is a normal part of campaign life, we’ve been in your position and, your next job opportunity is closer than you think.
We’ve created this hub to support you through this moment, offering networking events, resume workshops, panels, and tools to boost your job search.
In this workshop, the Arena Team will lead you through the key steps of formatting, telling your story, writing, and delivering your resume to make you stand out in a competitive field. This interactive session will meet you where you are with your resume, whether that’s working on the basics, updating your resume post-election, or looking to translate your resume from another field.
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LinkedIn Live is a networking event for people working in — or breaking into — campaigns and progressive politics. We’ll split into small breakout rooms based on your skills and experience, so you can connect with the right people whether you’re a seasoned organizer or just getting started. Come ready to build the relationships that move the work forward.
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You’ve spent the past many months thinking about Election Day, but you may now wonder: what’s next? In this session, we’ll create a space to talk about what your next steps will look like.
It’s not enough to find just any job. A good job search starts with serious self-reflection to evaluate what you’re looking for in your next campaign, movement organization role, or other position. You deserve to have a career that reflects your values and your aspirations for the future. Join us to figure out where you go from here!
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Job Search Power Hours are a space for you to look for your next job with the Arena Community. Feel like you need a space to co-work? Want to find a friend to help you through the job application process? Check out Job Search Power Hours with Arena!
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Join Team Arena for a virtual careers fair designed to connect you directly with employers and recruiters in the political space. You’ll hear about open roles from hiring teams across the movement, then move into breakout rooms where you can ask questions, learn more about the work, and make real connections.
Whether you’re actively job searching or just exploring what’s out there, this is a chance to build relationships and get a clearer picture of your next move
Before you lose access to data, gather key metrics that demonstrate what you accomplished this cycle. Download our free tool for instructions and best pracitces.
Download our Writing Your Political Resume tool to make updates to your resume that will help you land the interview.
We are hosting events to help you figure out what to do next, update your materials, and build your network. Sign up today!
Connect with a volunteer coach who is offering their expertise to campaign staff in the Arena Community for free.
Sign up to be alerted when applications open.
We have 27+ tools in the Arena Toolbox to help you with your job search. Whether you’re looking to update your resume, learn how to network, prepare for an interview, or track the jobs you’re applying to, we’ve got you covered. Explore the tools. Here are a few highlights
“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.”
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