2nd Annual Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo
11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wexner Commons, Harvard Kennedy School, 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
About the Event
Open to all Harvard students, alumni, research fellows, and guest/reciprocal students
Nearly 40 employers will gather on the Harvard Kennedy School campus to connect with current Harvard students and alumni and share leadership opportunities in state and local government, where you can pursue public service and make rapid impact for residents.
Current Harvard students are encouraged to register through their school’s career offices. Current HKS students and alumni can register here. Registration is encouraged.
View the list of attending employers.
Co-sponsored with the Harvard Kennedy School Office of Career Advancement, the Taubman Center for State and Local Government, the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, and the Project on Indigenous Governance and Development.
Agenda
Unlock the Power of Leadership Connect: Information Session on this Amazing Job Search Tool
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 3–4:30 p.m. | Virtual
Looking to expand your network, conduct research before an interview, or gain a competitive edge in public service, policy, or politics?
Join Kenzie Jones, Account Manager for Leadership Connect, which is the premier professional intelligence platform designed to help you identify, understand, and connect with leaders across government, business, media, nonprofits, and higher education (it is most helpful for state and local government).
Info Session: How to Get the Most out of the State and Local Career Expo
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 3–4:30 p.m. | Land Hall, Belfer 4th Floor
There are exciting career opportunities in state and local government, and our Career Expo on Friday, April 17, will put students face to face with public sector leaders in many different roles.
Join us on April 14 to discuss and role-play how to connect with the representatives who will be visiting HKS. We’ll explore networking as a way to “try on” these roles, pitch our experiences/skills and career goals, and to become part of the network of local leaders.
You may want to review our networking skill sheet ahead of time.
Learn more about Civic Match with Work for America
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Perkins Room, Rubenstein 429 – Center for International Development
Careers in city government offer a chance to make a real impact—strengthening civic engagement and improving residents’ lives. Join Work for America to learn about opportunities in local government, what cities look for in candidates, and how to use Civic Match to accelerate your public sector job search. Work for America is a nonpartisan nonprofit rebuilding the talent pipeline into state and local government. Through Civic Match, we connect talented professionals with open roles and help the next generation find meaningful careers in public service.
Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m. | Wexner Commons
Join us at the Career Expo to connect with roughly 40 employers who are actively hiring for open roles.
