Benefits

PublicServiceCareers.org, a job board hosted by APPAM, ASPA, and NASPAA, is the source for professional jobs in the public sector – government, nonprofits and NGO’s, consulting, and academia – and for advice and information about public service careers.

Institutional Members are eligible to have job opportunities posted directly on the APPAM website. This Job Listing is consistently within the top 10 visited pages. Email [email protected] to have your job added.

All members have access to our library of professional development podcasts and webinars. Topics include tips for presenting at academic conferences, interview prep, faculty position negotiation, and deep-dives on policy “hot topics.”

Professional Members have the opportunity to participate as speakers for professional development resources such as on The Wonk podcast and webinars. Institutional Members are eligible to co-sponsor these resources. Email Ryan Martz at [email protected] for participation and sponsor information.

APPAM is always on the lookout for great member research to highlight! We can help you promote your recent work via social media, the monthly Update newsletters, and on the APPAM blog. Email Larissa Dalton Stephanoff at [email protected] for more information.

We also encourage all members to submit work to these APPAM academic conferences: the fall Fall Research Conference, the summer International Conference, the spring Regional Student Conferences, and the rotating Spring Conference.

This members-only institutional and individual member database allows you to search for colleagues based on location, research topic, and member type. Did you meet someone at the last conference you attended? Many members build future research collaborations by connecting via the directory.

Members receive complimentary registration for the many member forums and networking events held throughout the year.

Participation in APPAM Governance activities depends on the membership type:

• Professional Members have voting privileges in all APPAM elections, are eligible for nomination to the Policy Council, and can nominate colleagues to the Policy Council.
• Student Members are non-voting members. Student members may be nominated for the Policy Council as a Student Representative, and to the Student Advisory Committee.
• Institutional Members can nominate persons for the APPAM PhD Dissertation Award. The Institutional Member Representative receives voting privileges as a Professional member.

All members receive a complimentary subscription to JPAM. This includes digital access to JPAM Online with additional search and advanced article release features.

APPAM hosts a series of student sessions at the Fall Research Conference that feature experts from a variety of professional fields to provide students with advice on their careers. Sessions include tips for grant writing, presentation skills, data visualization, and bridging the gap between graduation and practice.

Student Members and Professional Members are invited to submit session proposals.

Student Members are eligible to participate in the Fall Research Conference Mentor Matching Program. The program matches students with policy experts to connect one-on-one during the conference and throughout the year.

Institutional Members enjoy exclusive opportunities during the Fall Research Conference, such as complimentary interview space, affiliate reception space, access to the policy PhD program fair, and discounted sponsorship opportunities.