San Francisco Fellows Program FY 2026-2027 - 1801 ...

The mission of the San Francisco Fellows program is to foster community stewardship by preparing recent college graduates and young professionals for roles in public service and administration. The Fellows program is a unique opportunity to learn about public administration in local government while working full time as a City employee. Competitively selected applicants will join a cohort of Fellows for an approximatelyu00a011.5-month full-time work experienceu00a0as City employees. Fellows will earn an annualized salary of approximatelyu00a0$72,000, plus health, dental, retirement, and other benefits. The salary is non-negotiable. Fellows work on various programs and projects that have a direct impact on City operations which spans a broad range of City functions and departments, involving analysis, planning, and program development. Website:u00a0 Fellows are placed in various departments throughout the City such as: + Controller's Office + Department of Public Health + Housing Authority + Port of San Francisco + Public Library + Public Utilities Commission Fellows gain valuable full-time professional work experience and skills such as leadership, communication, technical skills, and other professional development. The cohort experience includes regularly scheduled learning sessions built into the Fellows' work schedule to provide a well-rounded, thorough introduction to San Francisco government operations, policies, and strategies. Fellows receive mentoring, career development support, and networking opportunities for professional growth.u00a0u00a0Fellows are highly encouraged to continue with City employment beyond their fellowship year and will receive guidance in applying for other employment opportunities within the City. We invite people who have had a bacheloru2019s degree conferred within the past 5 yearsu00a0(between May 1, 2021 and June 30, 2026) to apply for this highly selective program. Specific areas of study are not required. Ideal candidates for the fellowship will have less than 5 years of full-time professional work experience, as the Fellowship is designed as a learning opportunity for individuals with limited work experience. Ideal candidates will also have a desire to learn to perform data analysis work and will be flexible and open to a Fellowship placement in any City department.u00a0 Application Process and Timeline: Please read and follow these instructions carefully, incomplete application submissions will not be considered: You must submit your application via this online portal.u00a0Please be sure to upload your current resume and a copy of your diploma/transcript to your application. IN ADDITION:u00a0 You must complete and submitu00a0this Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (. Responses submitted in any other format except through this Microsoft Forms link will not be accepted. Your responses will be reviewed by a Selection Committee to determine whether you will move forward in the selection process. Approximate Timeline: + January 26, 2026: u00a0Application opens. + March 1, 2026:u00a0 Application closes at 11:59pm PST; you must submit your Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaireu00a0by this deadline as well. + Early - Mid March 2026:u00a0 Selected applicants will be invited to complete an online exam. + March u2013 April 2026:u00a0 Selected applicants will be invited complete essay questions. + April - May 2026: Selected applicants will participate in a phone interview with a member of the selection committee. + May - June 2026: Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a half-day virtual group interview process. + June - July 2026: Finalists will receive conditional offer letters. + Mid-Late August 2026:u00a0 Fellowship begins. Exact date to be determined. u00a0 We are pleased to offer a virtual informational session in February about the San Francisco Fellows program onu00a0Monday, February 9 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (. The presentation content will be the same in all three sessions, and participation in these optional informational sessions will not impact the status of your application for the San Francisco Fellows program.u00a0 The informational sessions will provide an overview of the San Francisco Fellows program application process and hiring timeline, and cover frequently asked questions. Additionally, program alumni will briefly share about their experiences in the SF Fellows program. We will answer clarifying questions, but will not provide insights onu00a0submitting a stronger application. u00a0 HOW TO APPLY Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs areu00a0onlyu00a0accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process. + Select the u201cApply Nowu201d button and follow instructions on the screen Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and updated. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @ccsf.edu, @fo, and @). Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.u00a0Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. u00a0 Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco + Information About the Hiring Process ( + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overview ( + Equal Employment Opportunity + Disaster Service Worker ( + ADA Accommodation + Veterans Preference ( + Right to Work + Copies of Application Documents ( + Diversity Statement u00a0 If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contactu00a0. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Created: 2026-01-29