Management Assistant Program

Home » Jobs » Management Assistant Program DAVID M. WODYNSKI MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP Fast Track Your Future in Local Government Management The City of Long Beach Management Assistant Program offers an intense and fulfilling one-year apprenticeship filled with challenge, excitement, and tremendous opportunities for career and personal growth—not to mention a host of work-life benefits that are hard to match. Excellent and meaningful opportunities to explore different public service career options await you in the Long Beach Management Assistant Program. Whether you are looking for a stepping-stone to launch your public service profession, grow a long-term public service career, or change career paths, the City of Long Beach Management Assistant Program provides a unique, immersive, and rewarding opportunity to work in local government. The program will help you gain the knowledge and skills to be an effective local government practitioner and make a difference in your community. The opportunity to be a highly valued integral player on the City team makes the City of Long Beach an employer of choice. The final deadline for the 2026 - 2027 application is Friday, December 12th, 2025 at 2:00PM PST. Apply   2026- 2027 Program Brochure   Each year, the City conducts recruitment events where you can meet representatives from the City and learn more about the Management Assistant Program! Please RSVP to attend any of the listed information sessions hosted by the current Management Assistants. Management Assistant Program Info-Sessions** Unable to attend one of live info sessions? View the recorded session here. Dates: All Info Sessions will be virtual sessions  09/22/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM  10/22/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM  11/19/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM  Management Assistant Program Drop-in Hours** Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to meet with Human Resource staff and current Management Assistants to ask any questions related to the application process. The following sessions are structured as open drop-in hours where applicants can log-in at any time with questions. Dates: All Drop-In Hours will be virtual sessions  12/08/2025 12:00PM-1:00PM 12/11/2025 5:00PM-6:00PM For all recruitment related emails please contact hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov. We are looking for Management Assistants who will provide the following: INNOVATION: Bring fresh perspectives to the organization about public administration and public policy from top research and professional institutions and offer unique outside perspectives and experiences to the organization. ENERGY: Provide enthusiasm and focused energy to important high-priority City projects. VERSATILITY: Play an important role in coordinating, facilitating, and managing priority City cross-department projects.  LEADERSHIP: Be dedicated to becoming effective leaders by gaining experience in many different aspects of local government.  Current Openings City Employees Only Internships Management Assistant Program » About the Program » How to Apply » Current Management Assistants » Alumni » Frequently Asked Questions » Recruitment Events Calendar Volunteer Opportunities Port of Long Beach Local Non-City Jobs Related Links Employee Benefits Labor Relations Job Descriptions and Compensation Rules & Regulations Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PDF) Contact Us