Phoenix Management Fellowship Program

Position: Phoenix Management Fellowship Program 2026
ABOUT THIS POSITION

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. If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging public service career, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a world-renowned, award-winning municipal government in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S.

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 program gives selected participants the opportunity to observe firsthand the efforts of a large city government working to resolve some of its most pressing issues. Successful participants are highly recruited by departments to fill available City jobs, and many of our top-level executives began their career with the City in this program.

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.

SALARY

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

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

* Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
Pension Information

* 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

* Free Bus/light rail pass

* 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

For more details, visit:
Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* 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.

* All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

* Reimbursement for up to $2,500 in relocation costs may be authorized for successful out of state candidates, however per IRS rules, relocation costs are considered to be income: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)._

RECRUITMENT DATES

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

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information on the online questionnaire. Additionally, in the Resume section of the online application, submit in PDF format the following three items in the order listed below:

* Cover Letter

* Responses to these three supplemental questions:

* Considering there are similar, prestigious public sector training programs in the U.S., discuss why you would like to participate in Phoenix's program, and how it fits with your career goals.

* Discuss one professional area of interest with the City you would like to explore if you were selected as a Management Fellow and why.

* What do you feel you can bring to the City of Phoenix Management Fellowship Program? Which of your specific skills, qualities, and…