Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship

The Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship is for individuals who would like to begin a career in local government. We place fellows in a local government office (town/city/county), from 0900-1700, five days a week. The fellow has a mentor and gains the hands on skills, education and experience required to transition into a career in local government. The fellowship also provides career guidance, job search tools, assistance with resume writing, and practice of interviewing skills.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Fellowship does not guarantee a job offer however, based on the individuals skills and career level the fellow can apply to open positions. Fellows often become: Town/City/County Manager or Assistant Manager; Town/City/County Department Director; local government management analysts; public works, utilities, human resources, procurement and contract management, public policy analysis, law enforcement, information technology, fire or EMS services, finance, strategic management, parks and recreation, project or program management, economic development, fleet/facilities management, and business or public administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain hands-on skills, education, and experience required to transition into a career in local government
• Work in a local government office (town/city/county) under mentorship
• Utilize career guidance, job search tools, resume writing assistance, and practice interviewing skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in local government management
• Hold a bachelor's degree with 3+ years of leadership experience or an associate's degree with 5+ years of leadership experience
• Intent to complete a bachelor's degree within the next 3 years

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Must have a strong interest in local government management; hold a bachelor's degree with 3+ years of leadership experience (or equivalent related experience) OR hold an associate's degree with 5+ years of leadership experience (or equivalent related experience) WITH the intent to complete a bachelor's degree in the next 3 years; Must apply at https://icma.org/vlgmf/apply.

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Mentorship
• Career guidance and job search tools
• Assistance with resume writing and interviewing skills

PROGRAM COST

No cost to participate

OTHER

Our Fellowship is offered in any location where an ICMA member agrees to host a Veteran Fellow and we have over 12,000 members located in 85% of the cities in the United States. If you do not see your desired location on our website https://icma.org/vlgmf/sponsors please reach out directly to veterans@icma.org; 202-962-3551.