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Find where you could serve.

Tell us a little about yourself and where you live. ArchElect will send you a free report listing the public offices, appointed boards and civic associations open to you, with the next opening for each. ArchElect is nonpartisan and welcomes members of any party or none.

What happens next
1Within two weeks, we email your Office Finder report, with a few optional questions so we can tailor what comes next.
2Reply with one to three offices that interest you.
3We send an Office Brief for each and an invitation to the Academy.
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Start building your path to public service.

For students and emerging professionals: tell us where you are in your career, and we will help you map a path and set goals for the years ahead, from civic groups and AIA advocacy to an appointed board and, when you are ready, the ballot.

  1. 01LearnFollow local issues and join your AIA chapter’s advocacy work.
  2. 02Get involvedJoin a civic association or volunteer on a local campaign.
  3. 03Serve on a boardApply for a planning, zoning or design review board.
  4. 04RunRun for office with the full ArchElect program behind you.