Civic Tech

A guide to entering the public interest technology field.

Career transition guidance for entering civic tech.

Overview of pathways into civic tech careers.

Personal perspective on federal tech careers.

What to expect when moving from the private sector into government tech.

First-hand accounts of making the switch to public sector work.

One technologist's career path through public service and civic tech.

Ways to get involved in improving government technology and digital services.

Must-read book covering professional practice in civic tech.

Official job listings for New York City government positions.

Overview of the NYC civil service exam system and process.

How the civil service title and classification system works.

Official job listings for New York State government positions.

Official federal government job portal.

Frequently asked questions about the federal job application process.

Explore federal job categories and find roles that match your background.

Community and tech-related federal job listings.

NYC's central technology office driving digital transformation across city agencies.

Uses evidence and innovation to reduce poverty and advance equity in NYC.

New York State's central IT agency providing technology services and solutions.

New Jersey's tech and innovation team improving government services.

Aggregator of civic tech projects and organizations, many with NYC presence or remote roles.

Two-year fellowship for early-career technologists to serve in federal agencies.

Emerging technologies group within the Census Bureau.

Digital transformation team modernizing VA services for veterans.

Helps agencies improve and modernize federal technology and digital services.

Embeds annual cohorts of fellows in federal agencies to improve services using innovation and technology.

Comprehensive guide to navigating the federal hiring process, including resume advice.

Guide to understanding the GS pay and classification system for federal employees.

Look up federal salary tables adjusted for locality pay.

How to write a federal resume for TTS and other digital service roles.

Community Q&A on navigating the federal job application process.

News and discussion for current and prospective federal employees.

Develops pathways for early-career technologists (current and recent students and bootcamp grads) into public interest tech.

Leverages tech and open data to improve government services and civic engagement in NYC, including the annual Open Data Week and School of Data conference.

Anti-poverty venture studio building technology for low-income New Yorkers.

Uses behavioral science to change systems and policies.

Works with government and service providers to research, design, and test new public policy and services.

Helps local, state, and federal governments work more effectively; hosts the annual Code For America Summit.

Provides support to governments in using technology effectively; looks for empathetic, communicative, and organized volunteers.

Places tech leaders on nonprofit boards.

Variety of volunteer opportunities across New York City.

A network of government digital services contractors.

Aggregates job listings from Digital Services Coalition member firms.

Tech and innovation jobs across the country in the public sector.

Resources and events for technologists transitioning into government and public interest tech organizations.

Talent matching with impact-driven organizations.

Talent matching for mission-driven organizations.

Technology jobs at social impact organizations.

Jobs in responsible and ethical technology.

Curated government technology job listings.

Public datasets from NYC agencies.

Published research and case studies on public policy design.

Open-source reference library for anyone using design, data, and technology to improve government service delivery.

Aggregates projects around the world using technology for the social good.

Helps the government community deliver better digital services through programming, resources, and communities of practice.

Index of digital services, shared tools, and teams available to federal agencies.

Training created for and by public service professionals.

Service design methods tailored specifically for the public sector.

Key "plays" from the White House's tech team for effective government technology.

Principles and practices for design, accessibility, agile, content, engineering, product, and UX.

Resources, learning, and peer connection for public servants worldwide.