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You’ve built a lifetime of impact. Now it’s time to write your next chapter. Encore, powered by ESI, connects experienced professionals with meaningful opportunities to continue making a difference.
Encore connects retirees with meaningful post-retirement roles. Encore is a two-way marketplace designed to match Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirees with organizations that need their unique experience.
Stay connected to the community you’ve helped build.
Encore allows retirees to receive both their retirement pension and employment income, which can increase overall financial flexibility in retirement.
Shape your post-retirement phase with purpose and professionalism.
Opportunities aligned to your experience and interests.
Bring your leadership and knowledge where it matters.
The Encore Marketplace opens the door to new possibilities. Explore available positions with participating employers and find opportunities that align with your experience, interests, and goals.
Retirees considering returning to work have several health insurance options including plans offered by ESI.
Encore helps public organizations benefit from the experience of professionals who return to the workforce after retirement.
Many retirees choose to return to work in roles that allow them to continue contributing their knowledge and experience.
Retire with ASRS and terminate your employment with your existing ASRS-participating employer.
By being officially retired, you can now participate in Encore.
Sign up online and create your retiree profile. Showcase your skills, certifications, and interests.
Express interest in opportunities aligned with your post-retirement goals. After you indicate interest, your profile goes directly to the organization for review.
Organizations review profiles, vet candidates, and select the best match for the role. Once a final match is made, you are notified, and ESI takes over the hiring and onboarding.
ESI provides your employment details, including start date, compensation, and any applicable benefits information. You will be directed to complete your ESI onboarding and will receive your employment offer via email.
Retirees considering returning to work may evaluate several healthcare options, including:
Individuals are encouraged to review their options carefully to determine what best fits their needs.
Deciding when to retire is a personal decision. Many individuals find it helpful to:
Taking time to understand your options can help you make an informed decision about retirement and potential future employment.
If you are interested in learning more about Encore, the following steps can help you begin exploring the option:
Please contact us! You can get personalized support, attend a live virtual Encore session, call or email us using the contact information below.
Your experience matters, we need you! Take the first step toward your next opportunity by joining Encore today.
Feel free to contact us any time — we’re here for you.
Email [email protected] | Call or Text (480) 719-3271
Available to everyone! ESI hosts a live Encore Q & A session the first Wednesday of every month at 4pm. Bring your questions!
You can schedule a 1:1 phone call with a Encore expert who can answer all your questions.
Your retirement pension is subject to the terms of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes. ESI does not, and cannot, control any impact to your pension resulting from employment with ESI.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your retirement, separation from employment, and potential re-employment comply with IRS regulations and state retirement system requirements. ESI does not provide legal or tax advice.