Management Fellowship Program 2027

About the Role

The City of Phoenix Management Fellowship Program is a one-year, full-time program designed to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals interested in a local government management career. This nationally recognized program, established in 1950, trains future municipal leaders and provides participants with opportunities to observe firsthand the efforts of a large city government.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of duties, including studying organizational and administrative processes.
• Analyze statistical and program information.
• Attend and support City Council meetings and management meetings.
• Staff administrative and community committees.
• Serve rotational assignments in the City Manager's Office and selected operational departments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Master's degree or completion of all coursework for a Master's degree by Monday, June 21, 2027.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in local government, with a long-term goal of serving as a City Manager or in a similar executive leadership role.
• Commitment to public service or local government.
• Microsoft Office Suite and standard applications (preferred).
• Experience working with elected officials or executive management (preferred).
• Experience working in local government (preferred).

Qualifications

• Individuals holding a master's degree or those who will have satisfactorily completed all coursework for a master's degree by Monday, June 21, 2027, are eligible to apply.
• Application packets will be evaluated based on all completed materials submitted, including the successful presentation of requested information and job-related factors such as writing skills and commitment to public service or local government.
• All finalists are subject to a criminal background check.
• Reimbursement for up to $2,500 in relocation costs may be authorized for successful out-of-state candidates.

Program Details

• Full-time program runs from Monday, June 21, 2027, for one year.
• Salary: $29.44 per hour ($61,235 annually).
• Benefits include:
• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of medical plans (HMO, PPO, HSA/HDHP) with a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Free bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off: 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, 15 sick days, and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave up to 480 hours (12 weeks).
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Application & Recruitment Dates

• Recruitment closes Thursday, January 7, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. MST.
• Applicants must submit:
• Cover Letter
• Responses to three supplemental questions
• Resume
• The Cover Letter, Supplemental Questions, and Resume must be uploaded together in one combined PDF attachment, no more than 4 pages total. The three supplemental questions should be answered on one page.
• Finalists invited to interview in March 2027; selections expected in April 2027.