Public Service Leadership Fellowship: Management Assistant

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan (PERS)

Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and S

Free Bus Transportation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The City of Long Beach invites applicants to join the Management Assistant Program, a paid one-year fellowship starting June 2027. Fellows rotate through four departments, work on high-impact city projects, and gain exposure to executive decision-making while developing management skills for a public service career.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree by June 2027 and at least six months of related experience; applications require a resume, proof of education, and responses to

Qualifications

• Master's degree completed by June 2027.
• Six (6) months of paid or voluntary government/public policy, finance, legislation, research or statistical analysis, program implementation experience.
• Resume & Cover Letter detailing responsibilities and achievements.
• Proof of Education showing degree or enrollment by June 2027.
• Responses to Supplemental Questions formatted per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Learn the challenges and opportunities of managing a large organization by rotating through four departments.
• Take a leadership role on city-wide projects and contribute to internal and external City priorities.
• Work with senior managers and participate in executive-level meetings and decision-making.

Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Social Work, or related field

Job description

The City of Long Beach invites applicants to join the Management Assistant Program, a paid one-year fellowship starting June 2027. Fellows rotate through four departments, work on high-impact city projects, and gain exposure to executive decision-making while developing management skills for a public service career.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree by June 2027 and at least six months of related experience; applications require a resume, proof of education, and responses to