CMO Fellowship

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

Flexible schedule with up to 19 authorized hours per week, June 2024 through May 2025
Do you have a passion for public service? Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? The City of Shoreline is looking for a talented and innovative future leader seeking meaningful opportunities to explore local government management to join our team for this unique professional development opportunity. The City Manager's Office Fellowship is a one-year career development opportunity designed to attract, develop, and retain talented emerging professionals in city government. The City Manager's Office Fellow works under the direction of the City Manager's Office, playing a leading role coordinating, facilitating and managing city projects and programs across the organization. The Fellow will routinely interact with city leadership and attend high-level meetings to be exposed to the responsibilities of each department and current local government issues.
At the City of Shoreline you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of integrity, teamwork, respect, innovation, and sustainability, in addition to taking pride in their work. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Shoreline's diversity is our strength. It's what makes the City of Shoreline an exciting place to live, work, and play.
The City Manager's Office Fellowship accepts applicants that have completed at least one year of coursework toward a Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Policy, or Masters of Political Science. This Fellowship position is for a 12-month period (approximately June through May) and is eligible for PERS retirement.
Remote Work: This position is eligible for a mutually agreed partial remote work schedule.
To demonstrate skills and interest,please complete the application, please complete the Supplemental Questions in lieu of the cover letter. (This application does not allow for attachments. Providing complete responses in the Supplemental Questions section will help us determine your qualifications for the job.) The City Manager's Office Fellow will be involved in research, analytical work, and managing special projects. The Fellow performs their work in the City Manager's Office and are offered opportunities to work with various government departments. Examples of work performed may include:

• Assists the City Manager's Office in researching and analyzing high-level current issues.
• Assist with developing and implementing continuous improvement projects and programs impacting one or more City departments.
• Supports program and budget management, including developing the City budget during even years.
• Attends meetings on behalf of or in conjunction with management.
• Prepares a variety of documents, including memos, letters, contracts, and staff reports.
• Responds to resident inquiries/requests and resolves all issues within assigned scope of responsibility in a timely manner.
• Reviews, updates, and implements operations policies and procedures.
• Conducts financial studies, develops portions of financial reports, and develops and presents recommendations.

To review a complete job description, please click here.Knowledge of:

• Principles of project management, data analysis, and evaluation.
• Project management techniques and methods.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Effective business letter writing, and report and presentation preparation.
• Principles and practices of local budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
• Perform analytical work of a highly responsible nature requiring program or policy analysis.
• Perform research and analysis of legislation and public policy.
• Gather, assemble, and analyze data.
• Prepare clear and concise analytical reports.
• Learn local governmental administration procedures.
• Learn to draft and negotiate effective legal documents and agreements.
• Effectively present program issues to a variety of audiences.
• Participate in the development of policy guidelines and/or decisions.
• Learn pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws, and regulations.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Work closely and effectively with elected officials and City staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Current enrollment or completion of a master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or other related field from an accredited university.
Environmental Conditions:
Office and remote work environment with occasional travel from site to site.Employment Type: Internship