Where do I go to find local government management internships and job openings in Washington?
Internships often are harder to find than a regular job, so youll have to do some detective work. University-level political science and MPA programs often have internship placement staff, so thats a good place to start. Some of the people listed above might have ideas, too. For those who have a little experience and are looking for an entry-level local government management job such as management analyst, budget analyst, assistant to the city manager, etc, the Association of Washington Cities JobNet is a great resource. Another great resource is the ICMA Newsletter, mailed twice a month to ICMA members. See below for how to join ICMA. Another great opportunity to gain government management experience is the ICMA Local Government Management Fellows program. Selected Fellows are placed in a full-time management-track local government positions, shaped by direct mentorship under senior government leaders and rotational assignments. For more information, click the link below. http://icma.
Internships often are harder to find than a regular job, so youll have to do some detective work. University-level political science and MPA programs often have internship placement staff, so thats a good place to start. Some of the people listed above might have ideas, too. For those who have a little experience and are looking for an entry-level local government management job such as management analyst, budget analyst, assistant to the city manager, etc, the Association of Washington Cities JobNet is a great resource. Another great resource is the ICMA Newsletter, mailed twice a month to ICMA members. See below for how to join ICMA. Another great opportunity to gain government management experience is the ICMA Local Government Management Fellows program. Selected Fellows are placed in a full-time management-track local government positions, shaped by direct mentorship under senior government leaders and rotational assignments. For more information, click the link below.
