Management Fellowship (PDF)

Town of Lexington, Massachusetts Management Fellowship Salary $ 63,000 The 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 jobs@lexingtonma.gov. This position is open until filled. Email: jobs@lexingtonma.gov or call 781-698-4541 for more information. AA/EEO. 2026-2027 Proposed Fellowship Work Plan Project Details Coordination Timing/ Status Learning Opportunities Professional 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) ongoing Town Manager - General Government Oversight Office support Town Manager office phones; office coverage; and events as requested DTM ongoing Select Board Orientation Update the Select Board orientation Guide DTM 2/15/2026- annual process with new members Select Board Assist with annual goal setting for the Select Board and other projects assigned Town Manager, DTM 6/1/2026 1 Civic/Employee Academy planning, publicity, registration, logistics, coordination, attendance, and evaluation Town Manager, DTM 8/26 summer into fall Town Meeting support Special Town Meeting preparation DTM Fall 2026 Annual Town Meeting preparation, including running zoom program for hybrid meeting DTM Spring/Fall 2027 Town Manager Budget Coordinate, prepare, present Town Manager's Office FY28 budget Town Manager, DTM 09/01/2026 Town Report Prepare the Town Manager's section of the annual report Finance Director, Budget Officer, Town Manager 09/1/2026 Vision for Lexington Provide staff support DTM ongoing Human Resources Collective 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 2026-2027 Organizational 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 ongoing Recreation 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 Ongoing Exploring mentorship programs Research, evaluate, and propose a mentorship program for staff. DTM ongoing Exploring 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 ongoing 2 Working with Director of Communications Create and utilize video messaging in recruitment/retention, as well as highlighting departments on webpage/social media Director of Communications Ongoing Innovation and technology Digitizing Paper files Director of IT Ongoing Emergency Management Update COOP and CEMP plans Fire Chief Ongoing Department Public Works Price structure survey for columbarium and cemetery fees. Update budget model -compost site and trash/recycling Director of DPW ongoing 3