Entry Level Assistant City Manager Jobs

New grad assistant city manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in public administration can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Optum, Signify Health, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.

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Open roles11
Top stateIowa
Top employerOptum
Top cityIowa City, IA
Work type67% Remote
Top industryHealthcare

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Sioux City, IA
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Sioux City, IA
FOX Rehabilitation
Sioux City, Iowa
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$21 - $31/hr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Position - Optum CA - Temple City
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Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Position - Optum CA - Temple City
Optum
Temple City, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$113k - $174k/yr
10,000+

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Medical Assistant (MA) II - UI Health Care Iowa City Jefferson Street - Pulmonary Clinic - 100%
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Medical Assistant (MA) II - UI Health Care Iowa City Jefferson Street - Pulmonary Clinic - 100%
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
10,000+

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Full -time Surgical Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)
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Full -time Surgical Physician Assistant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center (75 minutes north of New York City)
Northwell Health
Poughkeepsie, New York
Administrative & Office Support
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$125k - $160k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Carson City, NV
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Carson City, NV
FOX Rehabilitation
Carson City, Nevada
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$24 - $36/hr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Assistant City Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Optum2 open roles
Signify Health2 open roles
Burns & McDonnell2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Science & Research

Entry Level Assistant City Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level assistant city manager job?

Focus on a degree in public administration, political science, or a related field, and highlight any internships with local government, city planning offices, or nonprofit organizations. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand municipal operations, can analyze budgets, and communicate clearly with the public. Coursework in policy analysis or a capstone project demonstrating real-world impact gives new applicants a concrete edge.

Which companies hire entry level assistant city managers?

Companies hiring entry level assistant city managers right now include Optum, Signify Health, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among municipal governments, county agencies, and public-sector consulting organizations that build talent pipelines by recruiting directly from graduate programs.

Are there remote entry level assistant city manager jobs?

Yes, though most positions in this field are on-site given the community-facing nature of local government work. About 67% of entry level assistant city manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve policy research, grant writing, or administrative coordination rather than direct constituent services.

Are these new grad assistant city manager jobs?

Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly listing typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or volunteer work with government agencies, and values a strong academic record or portfolio over an extensive work history.

Which industries hire the most entry level assistant city managers?

Entry Level assistant city manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on early-career professionals to support policy implementation, community outreach, and administrative functions within growing municipal and regional organizations.