 March
2001. US News & World Report. Career
Outlook: Public Affairs. It's a great time to get an MPA!
This
page contains resources for several types of jobs. For both pre-service
and in-service students, there are several excellent sites with information
on federal, state and local government positions. There are also resources
for new and experienced professionals interested in nonprofit organizations.
Finally, there are several sections designed specifically for the professional
just beginning his or her career in public or nonprofit management.
Check out the information under the policy analyst, management analyst,
and public management intern sections of the site.
Government
Job Resources & Job Banks for Public Administrators
Public
Administration Internship Resources
Public
Management Intern Programs
These paid internships
are designed to move young and mid-career public administrators onto
the "fast track" to career positions at the top managerial
levels. They are competitive, sought-after positions that have one hiring
period per year. Information given is for current or most recent hiring
season. Mark your calendar and plan ahead for the upcoming year. Check
web sites for updated information.
Federal
Internship Programs
OMB
Summer Internships Washington, DC. Internships with the White House's
Office of Management and Budget.
- GENERAL: Opportunities
are best for graduate students (students seeking a Masters degree)
in public policy, public administration, business, information systems,
computer science, economics, law, or a related field. Rarely are undergraduate
students selected. The duration of the assignment varies depending
on each student's schedule, but most internships begin in mid to late
May and end in late August.
- PAID ASSIGNMENTS:
OMB usually hires a limited number of summer interns that are paid
under the General Schedule (GS). Salary is determined based on the
qualifications of the student. Students with one year of graduate
school qualify for a GS-7 (annual salary $31,397). Students may qualify
for higher grades if they have appropriate experience in addition
to the graduate education.
- Applications
for summer 2003 will be accepted starting in January through the end
of March 2003. Decisions generally are made the first week in April.
Presidential
Management Internship Program
- Description:
Prestigious, two-year Federal Government internship.
- Eligibility:
Master's or doctoral-level students completing their graduate requirements
between September 1, 2002 and August 31, 2003 are eligible to be nominated
by their educational institutions for participation in the 2003 PMI
program.
- Salary: PMIs
are appointed at the GS-9 level, currently ranging from $34,451 to
$44,783 per year, and are eligible for various employment benefits
(i.e., holidays, vacations, etc.).
- Application
Deadline: The PMI Application for the 2004 PMI Program will be posted
here in September 2003. All applications must be postmarked by October
31, 2003.
State
Internship Programs
New
York State Public Management Institute
- Description: Annual
internship program administered by the New York State Department of
Civil Service with the assistance of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute
of Government and the Cornell University School of Industrial and
Labor Relations. The program offers a unique opportunity, offering
exceptional individuals careers in New York State government and public
service in various State-operated agencies.
- Qualifications: Completed
Master's degree by August 31, 2002.
- Starting Salary:
The current starting salary is $37,777 increasing to at least $40,929
after successful completion of the first year. The job rate, normally
attained after five years, is $50,967.
- Appointment: Two-year
internship with advancement afer one year of satisfactory performance.
Permanent employment continues after the two-year internship.
- Application filing
deadline: November. Please note the program has been suspended for
the 2002-2003 program year. Check the web site in September 2003 for
future program information.
New
York State Senatee Office of Student Programs Annual Fellowships
- Description: The
New York State Senate Office of Student Programs Annual Fellowships
program is offering four Senate-sponsored fellowships--Graduate, Post-Graduate,
and Mid-Career: Legislative Fellows Program and Three Memorials.
- Application deadline
is Friday May 6, 2005. For more information, contact James A. Utermark,
Director of Student Programs, 90 South Swant Street, Room 416, Albany,
NY 12247, students@senate.state.ny.us, 518. 455.2611. Call the Office
of Student Programs first to indicate an intention to apply.
Local
Government Internship Programs
L.P. Cookingham Management
Intern — Kansas City, MO (pop. 442,000)
- Description: Interns
will work out of City Manager’s Office and rotate through the
Public Works Department and the Office of Management and Budget. This
60+ year old program has a long legacy of developing successful administrators
and managers. There are three intern positions open.
- Qualifications: Completion
of coursework for MPA by June 2003.
- Salary: starting
salary $29,000 + benefits, beginning June 2003.
- Applications: Must
be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2003. Download application materials from
www.kcmo.org/manager/internship.htm.
Public
Management Intern Prince George's County, MD
- Description: Prince
George's County Government is accepting applications for two Public
Management Intern positions that will begin in July of 2003 and extend
through June 2004. This program is targeted to individuals who are
interested in career paths in local government. Participants will
receive valuable on-the-job training for management responsibilities,
while providing the County with fresh ideas and new perspectives on
a variety of policy and management issues.
- Requirements: Applicants
must have recently completed the requirements for a Master's degree
in Public Administration or will complete degree requirements by June
2002.
- Applications: Must
be postmarked no later than February 28, 2003. For additional information,
please visit the County website at: www.goprincegeorgescounty.com
or call 301-883-6255.
- Salary: Starting
at $ 36,000
Management
Intern - Loudoun County, VA (Leesburg, Virginia)
- Up to three candidates
sought for Loudoun County Government Full Time - Internship Management
Internship Program. These positions will be available for a twelve-month
period beginning July 1, 2003. The internship program involves research
and analytical work on an entry-level basis and the application of
research techniques to the study of County government systems, policies
and practicies. Interns will serve as staff members in the Department
of Management Services and will receive their work assignments and
direction from the Internship Program Supervisor and senior staff
members within the department. Interns will serve rotational staff
assignments in the Office of the County Administrator and at least
one line department.
- Applications: Materials
will be sent by calling Human Resources Division 703/777-0215. Apply
in January-February, 2003.
- Requirements: The
successful candidates for this program will have completed courses
for a master's degree in public administration by July 1, 2003. Some
related work experience is desirable, but not required.
- Salary: $ 32,354
- $ 37,207
City
Management Intern - City of Rockville, MD
- The City of Rockville,
a vibrant city in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, is seeking
an entry-level City Management Intern. Rockville has an outstanding
reputation for professional management and operates under the council/manager
form of government. As a member of the City Manager’s Office,
the intern will manage varied projects, including research and written
analysis, problem solving for citizen and departmental requests, tracking
legislative issues, creating employee training programs, auditing
performance measurement data, and producing the department’s
annual budget.
- Requirements: Candidates
must have an MPA coursework completion date of June 2003. Prior
experience desirable, but not required.
- Applications: For
an application form, visit www.ci.rockville.md.us. Closing date: February
20, 2003.
- Salary: Up to $ 35,000
Management
Intern - City of Tamarac, FL
- Management
interns are afforded the opportunity to gain managerial experience
through a one-year rotational work program.
The program is designed to provide individuals with exposure
to many administrative and operational responsibilities of local government,
and exposure to the highest levels of municipal managers.
Under the supervision of the City Manager and selected Department
Directors, management interns are assigned to City departments for
a specified period of time, where their responsibilities include direct
involvement in substantive day-to-day operations, as well as special
project assignments requiring research and analysis.
This position is a full-time, limited term (12 month) internship.
This position is available beginning May/June 2003 or earlier,
depending on qualifications and availability
- Requirements: Candidates
must have an MPA coursework completion date of May 2003 or ealier.
Prior experience desirable, but not required.
- Applications: For
an application form, visit http://www.tamarac.org First review: February
7, 2003. Subject to closing at that time, or when sufficient
number of applications are received.
- Salary: $31,000 -
$33,000
Miami-Dade
County Management Trainee Program
- Miami-Dade County,
Florida will be accepting applications beginning
in July 2003. Under the program, recent recipients of Masters Degrees
in Public Administration or related fields are afforded the opportunity
to gain hands-on managerial experience through a year-long rotational
internship program.
- Salary: $37,599.
- Application deadline:
April 1st, 2005.
City of Long Beach, CA - Management
Assistant Program
- Description: The
nationally recognized City of Long Beach Management Assistant Program
is designed to attract, develop and retain innovative individuals
in local government. The one-year program consists of four, three-month
rotations throughout various City departments. The one-year program
begins on July 1, 2002.
- Qualifications: Applicants
must have completed requirements for the Master’s Degree in Public
Administration by July 2002.
- To Apply: Visit http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/hr/employees/manage.htm
for complete application instructions and a detailed description of
the program. Application materials must be postmarked by February
8, 2002.
- Salary: $3,109/month,
plus excellent benefits. Please note the program has been suspended
for the 2002-2003 program year. Check the web site in January of 2004
for future program information.
Broward County, Florida - Office
of Management and Budget
- Description: The
OMB Analysts serve as fiscal and management consultants to agencies
and as staff
advisors to the County Administrator. Each analyst is assigned a number
of county agencies and/or
capital programs. The analyst is responsible for coordinating and
developing recommendations on
all resource allocation activities and issues relating to their agencies
throughout the year. Analyst
recommendations are utilized to develop the $2.5 billion annual County
budget. In addition to
development and administration of operating and capital budgets, analysts
work on special projects.
- Qualifications: Master’s
Degree in Public Administration preferred.
- The salary range
for the Budget and Management Analyst position begins at $40,000.
Analysts are
also eligible to receive performance bonuses for exceptional performance.
- To Apply: Please
send a resume and both undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:
Office of Management
and Budget
Marci Gelman, Assistant Director
115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 404
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
mgelman@broward.org
Fax 954-357-6364
-
Openings as available.
Management
Analyst Internships
Management Analysts and Consultants Management
analysts normally perform a wide variety of functions in local government
administration. This web site contains information on such positions.
Management
Analyst Internships - Clark County, NV
- Clark County,
Nevada has a Management Analyst Intern Program. The internship runs
from July 1, 2003 till June 30, 2004.
- Salary: $40,462.24
- $62, 716.16
- Requirements:
Applicants must have completed the requirements for the MPA degree
by June 30, 2003.
- Applications:
The application deadline is February 18, 2003.
Legislative
Internships
California's Capital
Fellows Programs - Several programs, known collectively as the Capital
Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows,
18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration
Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service
and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development
and implementation of public policy in California. The ranks of former
fellows and associates include a Justice of the California Supreme Court,
members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature, a deputy
director of the Peace Corps, corporate executives, and local government
and community leaders. Fellows in each program work for
11 months, receive health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1882 and
are considered employees of CSUS. They work as full-time members of
a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office, and are typically
given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges.
Fellows also enroll as graduate students at CSUS and receive 12 graduate
credits from the CSUS Government
Department or Public Policy and Administration Program.
The enrollment fees are paid by the programs.
Coro
Fellows Program in Public Affairs - The Fellows Program in Public
Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership
training program which introduces diverse, intelligent and driven young
public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. Field assignments,
site visits, interviews and special individual and group projects and
consultancies prepare Coro Fellows to translate their ideals into action
for improving their own communities. Sixty-four Fellows are chosen annually
each year through a highly competitive selection process. They represent
a broad range of cultural, racial and economic backgrounds, ages, interests,
and academic and work experience, but all are committed to excellence
in public affairs. The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is conducted
in San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis, New York and Pittsburgh. For
additional information, please visit the Coro
Fellows Program in Public Affairs.
Policy
Analyst Positions
Here are some links
to organizations that often hire talented MPA graduates. Also check
the individual policy institutes and think tanks listed on the public
policy page of this site.
Florida's Office of
Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability has
full time Summer Graduate Internships
-
OPPAGA
employs each summer one or two graduate assistants / interns full
time for 9-12 weeks. Full-time graduate assistants are paid $15.00
per hour and work 40 hours per week. The internship program gives
you an opportunity to work in a state legislative office with a
highly qualified, multidisciplinary staff that includes public administrators,
social scientists, accountants, MBA graduates, and others.
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
- Position Announcement Arizona State legislature budget analyst
position. Occasional openings.
Virginia Legislative Audit and Review Committee
entry- and mid-level analysts positions.
-
The
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) provides rigorous
analytic and evaluative research for the independent oversight function
of the Virginia General Assembly. Consideration is being given to
the employment of an entry- and/or mid-level legislative analyst
in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Applicants must possess demonstrated analytic, statistical, and
software skills for research and report preparation. Familiarity
with the use of software packages such as SAS, Access, and Excel
is required. Strong writing skills are mandatory. At least one year
of applied research experience and a masters or doctoral degree
in a public policy related discipline are preferred. Applicants
should have the ability to interact effectively in a multi-disciplinary
team environment and with state agency personnel. Some overnight
travel and fieldwork are required.
-
JLARC
offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Starting salaries
are commensurate with education and experience levels. The starting
salary for entry-level analysts begins in the mid-thirties. The
starting salary for mid-level analysts is in the forties. Highly
qualified applicants will be hired as they become available. Salaries
will be offered commensurate with experience and salary history.
The position(s) will remain open until filled.
- To apply for a position,
send a letter and resume with salary history and a list of references
to Staff Recruitment, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission,
Suite 1100, General Assembly Building, Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia
23219. Letters and resumes of four pages or less may be faxed to (804)
371-0101. When responding to this ad, please refer to the open legislative
analyst position number “LA2005JLA.” Resumes may also be
emailed to Trish Bishop at: tbishop@leg.state.va.us.
General
Internship Resources
International
Internship Resources
State
Legislative and Administrative Internships
General
Internet Job-Search Resources
- America's
Job Bank - Searchable Database of Job Postings.
- Black
Congressional Monitor - Contract opportunities, small business
set-asides, scholarships, fellowships, & internships.
- Career
Mosiac - Job postings and resumes.
- CareerPath.com
- Search newspaper ads from across the nation.
- CareerWeb
- Learn about employers, job opportunities, and apply for jobs online.
- Careers.wsj.com - Listings of management
and professional positions.
- Cruel World
- Advice, articles, and interactive job postings.
- HotJobs.com
- Post your resume and find jobs online.
- Monster.com
- Establish a "personal career account," get career advice,
and post your resume online.
- Nation Job Network - Career guidance,
resume distribution, company and industry reports.
- Yahoo!
Jobs - Comprehensive list of internet job resources.
- Jobweb
- On-line Career Center
- The Monster Board
- The Riley Guide
Consulting
Firms
Nonprofit
Job Resources
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