Scottsdale Management Fellow

Introduction

Are you an aspiring local government leader looking to gain hands-on experience in city management? The city of Scottsdale is offering a paid, full-time opportunity for graduate students and recent graduate students to gain hands-on experience in local government with a focus on city management.

The Scottsdale Management Fellowship is designed to give aspiring city leaders an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic local government environment. Fellows work directly with city leaders on relevant projects that not only provide fellows with real-world and hands-on experience but also help shape Scottsdale’s future.

In addition to working on influential projects with city leadership, Management Fellows will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentoring with City Manager staff on management skills and career opportunities.

The hourly rate for the Scottsdale Management Fellowship is $24 per hour and will last approximately 8 weeks. If you are interested from outside Maricopa County, there is an additional $3,000 travel stipend to accommodate travel and relocation needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• No experience required for this position.
• Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated within a year from an accredited college or university degree program in a field related to the department in which assigned.
• Preferred:
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the past year) from a graduate-level program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in local government management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to learning and professional growth.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Depending on assignment, must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/section assignment.

Essential Functions

To view the Essential Functions of this job, please click HERE .

Work Environment/Physical Demands

To view the Work Environment/Physical Dema nds, click HERE .

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 1/26/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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