Resources
Employment
These links include jobs, internships and other opportunities of interest to WCMA members.
Association of Washington Cities Jobnet web page
League of Oregon Cities Personnel Recruitment web page
Building Resilient Local Governments Certificate Program
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis for the new Building Resilient Local Governments Graduate Certificate Program, a new partnership between the Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA) and the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington. This program has been in the works for nearly two years and is the result of the hard work of the WCMA Board of Directors and the leadership team at the Evans School!
The program is a 15-credit graduate certificate program for local government professionals looking to grow their skills and knowledge. Current WCMA members will receive an Evans School fellowship covering 1/3 of the tuition (around $4,000!) and students who complete the certificate program are eligible to apply for admission to the Executive Master of Public Administration program and to carry over 10-12 of the credits toward their MPA degree. The program will be primarily virtual, and conducted on evenings and weekends, to accommodate the work schedules of cohort members from around the state.
Please spread the word, referring others who might be good candidates to this amazing opportunity! Apply here! Please contact evansadm@uw.edu with any questions.
Next Generation: WCMA's Mentorship Program
The WCMA Past Presidents Council is poised to serve as a bridge to your next mentor.
The WCMA Past Presidents Council is committed to nurturing the growth of leaders in local government. We understand that finding the right mentor can be a crucial step in your professional development and we encourage you to take advantage of this valuable resource of WCMA.
We’ve all benefited from mentorship, ranging from simple, meaningful conversations to long-standing, rewarding relationships. We are here to help pair you with a mentor who can provide you with in-the-trenches expertise and support.
Contact us to connect with our immediate Past President who will initiate a search with participation of the Past Presidents Council.