careers

Our mission impacts millions of people's lives. To live up to this responsibility, we take on deep bodies of work and are accountable to the outcomes.

Civillians are excited to do meaningful, high stakes work in a collaborative environment. We've seen that amazing things are possible when a small group of people works towards something larger than themselves.

From collaboratively drafted principles to an investment in relationships – we consistently push the boundaries of what a mutually supportive workplace can be.

Our rhythms and rituals ground our work in shared beliefs that unite us in purpose. Whether you're a founder or fellow, we place the opportunity – and responsibility – of stewarding Civilla's culture in the hands of each and every team member.

We're committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment. Our work is focused on doing the most good for the most people, across gender, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and more.

We prioritize traits of empathy, respect, and self-awareness in our team members, and are working to reflect the diversity of the people we serve in our team.

At Civilla, values aren't just a buzzword. Our values define how – and why – we work together.

With optimism, we remain open to the immense potential of our institutions to do good. We cultivate curiosity, seeking new inputs that can grow our context about what is possible.

Our work is rooted in empathy. We view human-to-human connection as the foundation of our work. And we're all in: we regard showing up and seeing work through as essential for leading change.

Given the widespread impact that human-centered design can have on people's lives, we believe it's essential for design practitioners to represent diverse viewpoints and lived experiences.

Our fellowships provide opportunities for candidates from a variety of backgrounds to join our team – including recent grads, career changers, and people with personal experience navigating the systems we focus on, like the social safety net.

Fellows at Civilla receive training and mentorship in human-centered design while contributing meaningfully to our current projects. These 4-8 month, full-time fellowships are paid contract roles (with an additional stipend for health insurance).