About Chasity Cooper
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Chasity Cooper is the community relations coordinator for the UNC School of Government’s online public administration program, MPA@UNC—an innovative degree for future public service leaders. She has written for a number of millennial career websites including HerAgenda.com, Careerealism, and AskAYoungProfessional.com.
Website: http://onlinempa.unc.edu
Posts by ChasityC:
Public Service Career Spotlight: Emergency Manager
Typically when we think about emergency management, we think about the professionals who are on the ground when an emergency happens—such as firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders. However, there are also a number of...
A Day in the Life of a City Clerk
A city clerk is one of the oldest public service positions, dating back to Ancient Greece. In the United States, the office of city clerk was one of the first to be established when early colonists set up local governments. Today, a city clerk is an elected or...
How to Pursue a Career in State Law Enforcement
Law enforcement can be an exciting career choice for anyone interested in public safety. State law enforcement officers are tasked with the challenge of enforcing the law, providing patrol, and investigating crimes. This field includes a wide range of career paths...
Public Service Career Spotlight: City Manager
Managing a municipality is no easy task. It involves setting policies, managing public services, listening to the community’s concerns, supervising staff, implementing an annual budget, and identifying new approaches to solving common problems. Given the complexity...