If you are an experienced professional looking for a challenge that engages your experience and values, and that improves lives in a community, apply to be a FUSE Executive Fellow.
Fellowship Openings
Our government partners are working to address pressing challenges facing their communities. Experienced leaders want to leverage their skills and experience for meaningful change. We bring them together through an executive fellowship program that increases the capacity of local governments to work more effectively for communities.
Over 12 months, FUSE Executive Fellows are embedded in local government agencies. Working in partnership with local leaders, they bring new approaches, diverse perspectives, and lift up community-based solutions. To accelerate fellows’ impact, we provide training and capacity building in change management, human-centered design, government operations, and other important topics.
Centerton, AR Building a Downtown Economy through Data-Driven, Strategic Growth
The City of Centerton is working to translate rapid residential growth into a more vibrant, economically sustainable downtown by expanding local amenities, supporting small businesses, and guiding intentional commercial development. The FUSE Executive Fellow will help the City build a data-driven community and economic development strategy that aligns market intelligence, planning priorities, and community engagement to proactively attract and retain desired businesses. This is a two-year fellowship, with Year One focused on discovery, strategy development, and early implementation, and Year Two focused on scaling solutions, expanded strategy implementation, and embedding sustainable practices within City operations.
Centerton, AR Stormwater and Floodplain Systems Modernization
The City of Centerton, Arkansas, is experiencing rapid growth, placing increasing demands on its stormwater and floodplain management systems. The FUSE Executive Fellow will support the City in modernizing these systems by strengthening internal processes, improving inter-agency coordination, and building sustainable capacity for stormwater permitting and compliance. Over two years, this fellowship will help Centerton improve service delivery, reduce risk, and embed resilient stormwater management practices that can keep pace with continued growth. They will also participate in the floodplain management permitting process and other stormwater compliance review activities.
Fresno, CA Growing a Vibrant Economic Ecosystem in Downtown Fresno
The City of Fresno’s anticipated high-speed rail station and soccer stadium have the potential to be transformative anchor attractions in the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods. The FUSE Executive Fellow will support this effort by advancing the stadium’s construction and coordinating additional commercial and residential investment in the surrounding area. This work will help Fresno promote economic development and inclusion in these communities.
New York, NY Expanding Equity and Excellence Across the DEP Meter-to-Cash Customer Experience
New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working to enhance the customer experience by better understanding and serving resident needs through more efficient processes. The FUSE Executive Fellow will work to collect and integrate customer feedback, optimize processes, and create new tools and methodologies for the Bureau of Customer Services (BCS) to support short-term and long-term implementation success. Within BCS, the Executive Fellow will lead the initiation, exploration, and potential implementation of new strategic projects, as well as identify future roadmap project activity. Ultimately, this work will help DEP provide a more equitable experience to its customers, increase operational efficiency, and improve accessibility for all DEP customers.
Location Based on Fellowship Opportunity, US FUSE Executive Fellow General Application
The City of Centerton is working to translate rapid residential growth into a more vibrant, economically sustainable downtown by expanding local amenities, supporting small businesses, and guiding intentional commercial development. The FUSE Executive Fellow will help the City build a data-driven community and economic development strategy that aligns market intelligence, planning priorities, and community engagement to proactively attract and retain desired businesses. This is a two-year fellowship, with Year One focused on discovery, strategy development, and early implementation, and Year Two focused on scaling solutions, expanded strategy implementation, and embedding sustainable practices within City operations.