Phoenix Management Fellowship Program

Phoenix Management Fellowship Program 2026

Be among the first 25 applicants.

The City of Phoenix Management Fellowship Program is a nationally recognized program that has been training future municipal leaders since 1950. More than 210 former participants have achieved success in all levels of government and private sector.

Our one-year, full-time program is designed to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals with an interest in a local government management career. Fellows perform a wide variety of duties, including studying organizational and administrative processes; analyzing statistical and program information; attending City Council meetings and management meetings; and staffing administrative and community committees. Fellows serve rotational assignments in the City Manager's Office and selected operational departments.

This full-time program starts on Monday, June 22, 2026, and lasts one year. Individuals holding a master's degree or those who will have satisfactorily completed all coursework for a master's degree by Monday, June 22, 2026, are eligible to apply. City employees are encouraged to apply.

Application packets will be evaluated based on all completed materials submitted. This will include successful presentation of requested information and job-related factors such as writing skills and commitment to public service or local government.

The 2024-25 Management Fellowship compensation includes a salary of $28.86 per hour ($60,028 annually) and benefits.

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post‑Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long‑term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12‑month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

• Individuals holding a master's degree or those who will have satisfactorily completed all coursework for a master's degree by Monday, June 22, 2026.
• Application packets will be evaluated based on all completed materials submitted, including writing skills and commitment to public service or local government.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Up to $2,500 in relocation costs may be reimbursed for successful out‑of‑state candidates.

Recruitment closes Friday, January 30, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

Apply online by completing the required information on the online questionnaire. In addition, submit in PDF format a combined attachment containing your cover letter, the three supplemental questions, and your resume.

• Responses to supplemental questions (described in the application instructions).
• Resume.

Only online applications are accepted. Finalists will be invited to interview in March 2025; selections are expected in April 2025.

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.