By Justin Breyer
As we begin 2022, there are many events and opportunities to look forward to during the year.
2022 Winter Institute
On behalf of the Early Career Outreach Committee, I look forward to seeing everyone at the Troy Marriott for the upcoming Winter Institute January 25–28, 2022. The Early Career Outreach Committee will be holding a dinner event on Wednesday, January 26 at Granite City Food and Brewery. Registration for this event is available alongside the overall Institute registration. I would encourage those at the early stages of their career—new managers, assistant managers, interns, etc. to register for this event.
MME Fellowship
In the Spring of 2022, the Early Career Outreach Committee will release its annual call for prospective host communities for the MME Fellowship Program. I would ask that you strongly consider submitting an application to the MME Fellowship Program to be considered as a host community. Fellows will serve in their host community for a one-year term starting in July. This program requires a grant match from the host community.
Each year, there are two (2) fellowship positions available. Each fellow will work directly with a local government manager and their staff on projects in their community. The focus of the fellowship is to provide students with direct experience in the local government management profession. The fellow will work for your community for 20-25 hours per week depending on the community’s needs and the student’s availability.
Internship List
The Early Career Outreach Committee undertakes an annual update to the MME Internship List. The purpose of this list is to advertise that a community is willing to hear from prospective interns. Advertising on the list does not obligate any community to accept an intern or an applicant. A copy of the current list is available on the MME website at: http://www.mme.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-MME-Internship-Opportunity-Listing.pdf. If you would like to request an update to this list, please forward the following information to Mike Womack at manager@cityofcedarsprings.org: 1) Name of the Community; 2) Whether you offer a paid internship; 3) Contact person in the community, title, email, and phone number. The update will be made with the next edition of the list.
Justin Breyer
Chair, Early Career Outreach
Dexter City Manager
Justin Breyer started his local government career in 2011 as an intern in the Troy City Manager’s Office. He has now served the City of Dexter for over six years, first as the assistant to the city manager, now as the city manager and city clerk. He has continuing education certifications as an elections administrator, Professional Municipal Clerk (MiPMC), and Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO). He has also served on the MME’s Early Career Outreach Committee (formerly NextGen Committee) for four years, with two of those years as the committee chair. You may reach him at Jbreyer@dextermi.gov.