Are you interested in local government management? Many senior managers started their careers in government with a Fellowship-either paid or unpaid. With the budget cuts over the past decade, it is increasingly challenging for candidates for municipal positions to get selected for positions within government without hands-on experience. A Fellowship is an ideal opportunity for students to get a bird's-eye view of the internal workings of government, which can put you in a better position to be considered for entry-level positions in public service. Local government continues to look for bright, highly motivated, high-performing candidates who are dedicated to growing their careers in the public sector.

At the City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We seek to intentionally build an even more highly skilled, diverse workforce and sustain an inclusive and respectful culture. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

The City of Frederick's Mission is to partner with our citizens, businesses and the public to deliver excellent service and sustainable plans for the future of this vibrant urban community while preserving, protecting and enhancing the quality of life that makes Frederick a great place to live, work and play.

Objectives:
The Fellowship program will provide you the opportunity to test your interest in careers in municipal government before you reach graduation and make career decisions. The program is designed to help you experience what it is really like working in the public sector and helps you apply the theory and skills that you have learned in the academic environment, to enhance your personal development.

Responsibilities:
We seek a Fellow who can make meaningful contributions to our core functions, is a motivated self-starter; has exceptional verbal and written communication skills; has strong Microsoft Office competency; and can prioritize multiple demands to meet project deadlines. Specific projects will be determined at the start of the Fellowship, based on the selected Fellow's skills and interests.

Examples of Responsibilities include:

• Project #1: Scan and reproduce digital assets of Mayor photos.
• Project #2: Research interesting facts of previous Mayors and incorporate their photos into informational slides/video.
• Project #3: Produce a video commercial for Clustered Spires Golf Course.
• Operate cameras, lights and audio equipment.
• Edit videos and produce graphics.

• Current high school senior or college student with a major or interest in Video Production, Digital Media.
• Experience in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud applications to include: Premiere Pro, Photoshop.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft applications to include: MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination and team building skills.
• A desire to experience and learn the functions of a municipality.
• A desire to work in the public service at the local level.

• Knowledge about local government.
• An interest in pursuing a career in municipal administration or land use planning.
• Experience working with community groups or involvement with volunteer community organizations.
• A desire to influence public policy and community development through public service.
• Flexibility in terms of hours and job requirements.
• Problem solving ability.
• Positive public relations skills.
• A motivated, self-directed learner who will take initiative.