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Town of Lexington, MassachusettsManagement FellowshipSalary $ 63,000The Town of Lexington is committed to the development of future leaders in public service through its Management Fellowship program. This program provides exposure to management operations for a suburban community with approximately $260 million annual budget. One to two year- long fellowship for individual who has completed coursework required for MPA/MBA. The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization. Send required Town of Lexington employment application, resume, statement of career goals, three references & writing sample to Town Manager's Office, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420 or . This position is open until filled.Email:or callfor more information. AA/EEO.2026-2027 Proposed Fellowship Work PlanProject Details Coordination Timing/ StatusLearning OpportunitiesProfessional Development and Networking ICMA Annual Conference, Emerging Leaders Program, MMA meetings, Future Man agers, Select Board Meetings, Budget Summits Town Manager, Deputy Town Manager (DTM) ongoingTown Manager - General Government OversightOffice support Town Manager office phones; office coverage; and events as requested DTM ongoingSelect Board Orientation Update the Select Board orientation Guide DTM 2/15/2026- annual process with new membersSelect Board Assist with annual goal setting for the Select Board and other projects assigned Town Manager, DTM 6/1/20261Civic/Employee Academy planning, publicity, registration, logistics, coordination, attendance, and evaluation Town Manager, DTM 8/26 summer into fallTown Meeting support Special Town Meeting preparation DTM Fall 2026Annual Town Meeting preparation, including running zoom program for hybrid meeting DTM Spring/Fall 2027Town Manager Budget Coordinate, prepare, present Town Manager's Office FY28 budget Town Manager, DTM 09/01/2026Town Report Prepare the Town Manager's section of the annual report Finance Director, Budget Officer, Town Manager 09/1/2026Vision for Lexington Provide staff support DTM ongoingHuman ResourcesCollective bargaining support Participating in collective bargaining meeting Prepare comparable community data Participate health care coalition Town Manager, DTM, Human Resource Director (HRD) on-going for 9 bargaining units 2026-2027Organizational Training Assist with the planning, logistics of staff training DTM, HRD on-going Department Projects (potential)Diversity Equity and Inclusion Review and implementation Recommendations of equity audit Draft equity spotlights, procurement processes review, employment diversity Chief Equity officer/ Procurement officer, Economic development director ongoingRecreation Policy review- 10-year-old policies need to be reviewed/revised/presented Strategic plan (if passed) Gold Course Master plan (if passed) Director of Recreation and Community Progr ams OngoingExploring mentorship programs Research, evaluate, and propose a mentorship program for staff. DTM ongoingExploring mentorship programs and research bringing Women's leadership institute to Massachusetts Work with staff to organize meetings, recruitment, and scheduling for Women's leadership institute. DTM ongoing2Working with Director of Communications Create and utilize video messaging in recruitment/retention, as well as highlighting departments on webpage/social media Director of Communications OngoingInnovation and technology Digitizing Paper files Director of IT OngoingEmergency Management Update COOP and CEMP plans Fire Chief OngoingDepartment Public Works Price structure survey for columbarium and cemetery fees. Update budget model -compost site and trash/recycling Director of DPW ongoing3