The Florida City and County Management Association is dedicated to finding the next generation of leaders for our profession. In support of that effort, the association is providing $10,000 stipends to four local government organizations to host these FCCMA Next Generation Internships.
HOW IT WORKS
Local governments will submit applications to receive the stipend through a competitive application process. Hosts will be selected based on an effective work plan that outlines an impactful project(s) at the local government, paired with the identification of dedicated mentors to guide the intern through their time with the organization. The FCCMA internship program runs from May 15 to August 15 with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week from the intern.
Local governments that have an existing, formalized paid internship program are not eligible for the stipend.
Application Deadline for local governments is January 17, 2025. Applications for students will open March 1.
INTERN ELIGIBILITY
Eligible students will be either graduate students with at least 12 hours of relevant coursework or undergraduate students with a minimum of 60% (72 credit hours) of coursework completed in public administration, business administration, urban planning, health administration or related fields. Applications will include one academic recommendation and one personal or professional recommendation. Preference will also be given to those applicants who have community involvement through university-sponsored organizations or public service chapters (e.g., ICMA, FCCMA, NFBPA). Top candidates will proceed to an interview with those governments selected as FCCMA Next Generation Host Internships.