Fellowship Program

MMANH

Local Government Management 
Fellowship Program

Overview

Local Government Management Fellowship Program 2024 

I. Overview 
The purpose of the Municipal Management Association of New Hampshire (MMANH) Fellowship program is to develop the next generation of municipal managers by creating mutually beneficial partnerships between university students pursuing a career in local government administration and the New Hampshire towns/cities that can benefit from their services. This program is targeted toward municipalities that can offer a variety of projects and appropriate senior-level mentoring to provide a meaningful experience for students. 

The Fellowship should allow the student to participate in a broad range of municipal operations under the supervision of the Town/City Manager or Administrator. Where practical, the Fellowship should utilize the ICMA Model Internship Guidelines. The Fellowship contemplates 400 hours of paid work, with the schedule to be determined between the Municipality and the Fellow. 

II. Application from Municipalities 
Selection of host municipalities is based on a competitive application process.  Municipalities interested in applying must submit a letter of intent using the attached form by Friday February 9, 2024 to assist the program with identifying students. The deadline for submittal of the full application is Friday, March 8, 2024. Letter of intent and application should be sent to Michael Branley at mbranley@swanzeynh.gov.

III. Procedure for Selection of Municipalities 
Fellowships will be awarded to municipalities based on:
•  The educational/experiential benefit that a student could receive from the town or city’s proposed Fellowship program. 
• Municipal manager’s ability to dedicate meaningful time mentoring and providing feedback to the Fellow.
•  Resources to host the fellow (computer, office space, etc.)
•  Matching funds to help fund fellowship.
•  Geographic compatibility between students and host municipalities or ability to host a Fellow from outside of reasonable commuting range.  

Town/City Managers/Administrators from awarded communities will be required to participate on a panel to interview student finalists in early April. After the interview, the panel will assign the selected fellows to a specific community. 

IV. Financial details 
Each student receiving a Fellowship will be paid $20 per hour for an estimated 400 hours (gross total of $8,000 plus fringe benefits).  The nature, duration, focus, and timing of the Fellowship is customizable (part-time, full time, etc.) to meet the needs of both the host municipality and the student. The cost of the Fellowship is expected to be shared between each host community and MMANH.  Local matching funds will be one criteria evaluated during the selection process. The student and the municipality may negotiate the work schedule. The fellow will be a temporary employee paid by the municipality.

V. Questions 
Contact Michael T Branley at (603) 352-7411 ext. 107 or by email at mbranley@swanzeynh.gov with any questions.

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