Who We Are:

ICMA is at the core of creating better communities. Serving more than 13,000 members globally, we are the world's leading association of professional city and county managers and other employees who serve local governments.

At ICMA, we take the concept of local government leadership and management further into the future. Through our mission and passion to advance professional local government, we help communities deliver innovative services, empower resident engagement, enable economic development, strengthen leadership, uphold ethics, and provide forward-thinking management.

We ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace by welcoming people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and by learning from each other, individually and collectively.

A Great Opportunity

Are you passionate about making communities more resilient and livable places for the world's residents? Do you want to work for the premier local government association whose members work on that mission daily?

We are recruiting a highly energetic associate to join our team to support ICMA's mission through grant and contract funding from federal agencies, foundations, and other sponsors and supporters. This position will work across various teams that often partner with funders, including ICMA's international and domestic technical assistance activities, research, and the emerging "local government reimagined" initiative. ICMA has been an implementing partner with numerous federal agencies and foundations including, among others:

• S. Agency for International Development
• S. Department of Energy
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• S. Environmental Protection Agency
• S. Department of State
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
• Arnold Ventures
• S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• ArtPlace America
• Chesapeake Bay Trust

The new associate will report to the Managing Director, Research, Development, and Technical Assistance and/or the Senior Manager of Business Development. The associate plays a critical role in helping ICMA identify and capture new grants, cooperative agreements, subawards, contracts, and sponsorship dollars.

ICMA has adopted a virtual-first workforce with all staff currently remote. The position is based out of ICMA's headquarters, located in Washington, D.C. The selected individual must be able to work the core business hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

What you will do

• Regularly track, document, and communicate business development opportunities.
• Support the identification and cultivation of relationships with potential partner organizations and key ICMA staff.
• Conduct technical, subject matter, and other research and analysis to assist the preparation of competitive proposals.
• Process expense reports, invoices, consulting agreements, and purchase orders, and provide other administrative and logistical support as needed.
• Coordinate proposal development meetings and processes and support the final packaging of proposals.
• Support the content and programmatic needs of other business lines and content areas, including existing funded technical assistance programs, research, "local government reimagined," and ICMA's e-bookstore.

What you need to be successful in this role

• Bachelor's Degree in International Development, International Relations/Affairs, Public Administration, English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Interest in business development activities including networking with colleagues inside ICMA and with those from partnering organizations; researching funders; creating innovative innovative approaches for programs; and building a solid financial plan for envisioned activities.
• Passion for local governance and the mission of creating more livable, resilient, and equitable communities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Experience and administrative skills in project management, budgeting, financial management.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, and comfort using common virtual collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and/or project management platforms.
• Knowledge of business development and proposal processes.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is typically performed in a home office environment free from hazards or unpleasant environmental conditions.

What We Can Offer You:

• Remote work environment
• A collegial working environment where teamwork and individual contributions are valued
• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer sponsored health, dental, life, disability, and employee assistance benefits
• Paid time off to include vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating days
• Generous retirement plan
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

As a federal government contractor subject to Executive Order 14042, ICMA requires its Colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on a disability (including a medical condition) or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. Colleagues must provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or obtain a legally required accommodation from the vaccination requirement.

EEO Statement:

At ICMA, we strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. ICMA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for ICMA job opportunities.