Management Fellowship - City Manager's Office

The City of Anaheim is offering an outstanding and exciting Management Fellowship that provides individuals with graduate degrees the opportunity to explore a range of career paths within municipal government. Assigned to various City departments for a specific period of time, the Management Fellow's responsibilities include direct involvement in substantive day-to-day operations, as well as special project assignments requiring research and analysis. The current fellowship will be in the City Manager's Office.
 

The following items are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Completion of application and supplemental questions
• A writing sample from school or work (2 pages maximum)
• A statement of interest on why you are interested in this Internship (2 pages maximum)

Please note: Resume, Statement of Interest, and Writing Sample must be attached to the application electronically before submitting. Failure to submit will result in your application not being considered.

The Purpose of the Program: To develop candidates for entry-level management positions within municipal government; provide opportunities to gain a broad range of experience in local government; and to support the development of analytical, leadership and other managerial skills.

Rotational Assignments: The typical Fellow may have one or more rotations within the various City Departments depending on need and availability. The current fellowship will begin in the City Manager's Office. The term of the Internship is 12 to 18 months. 

Professional Development Training:  The City provides numerous training opportunities and encourages all employees to continuously develop their professional skills. Management Fellows have the opportunity to build valuable professional relationships with current and former fellows and all levels of management. The program can lead to both internal and external career advancement. 

The ideal candidate is a high-energy, self-starter who will:

• Research, develop and monitor budgets.
• Research and analyze City operations and/or programs.
• Interact with elected officials and work directly with senior management on special projects.
• Prepare staff reports and presentations for City Council meetings, upper management meetings, and community workshops.

This position requires:

• A Master's degree (or within six months of completion) in fields such as: Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy or other related field.
   
• Some research, administrative support, or analytical experience is desirable, preferably in public administration.  
   
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license is required. 

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00PM.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.    

The following items are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Completion of application and supplemental questions
• A writing sample from school or work (2 pages maximum)
• A statement of interest on why you are interested in this Internship (2 pages maximum)

Please note: Resume, Statement of Interest and Writing Sample must be attached to the application electronically before submitting. Failure to submit will result in your application not being considered.

The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview. 

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.     The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).  The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $58,894 - $88,342