Assistant Program Manager, Domestic Programs

Who We Are Founded more than a century ago, ICMA is the premier professional association for local government leaders, managers, staff, and stakeholders, serving more than 13,000 members globally. As a membership association, we provide research and knowledge resources, professional development and training, peer to peer engagement, and technical assistance. We are also a major implementing partner for many grant and contract funded programs on emerging and prevailing topics and challenges to create stronger communities.

At ICMA, we take the concept of local government leadership, management, and innovation 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

Does mission-driven work and making an impact on others excite you? If the answer is yes, we have excellent opportunities waiting for you! We are currently accepting resumes for entry level Assistant Program Managers (APMs) to work on current and future team-based projects supporting local government efforts to create thriving, resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. APMs are essential staff that help maintain ICMA’s status as a recognized leader of initiatives empowering local governments to navigate the challenges of today and tomorrow.

APMs Provide Critical Administrative, Programmatic, And Operational Assistance For Various ICMA Programs Funded By Organizations Like The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), U.S. Department Of Energy (USDOE), The Gates Foundation (Gates), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) And Others. Some Of Our Current Projects Include The Following

• Supporting local leaders in identifying, refining, and advancing their priorities for increasing upward economic mobility and decreasing inequities in their communities. (Gates).
• Partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to organize the National Brownfields Training Conference for more than 2,500 attendees; the five year $10 million Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center; and an emerging program to help communities with new strategies for economic redevelopment.
• Managing a variety of U.S. Department of Energy-funded efforts focused on planning, zoning, permitting, inspection, financing, community engagement, and equity for solar, distributed wind, and EV (electric vehicle) charging infrastructure.
• Overseeing outreach and engagement for the City Health Dashboard (RWJF).

Even though this position does not have supervisory authority, you will interact with and work alongside local and national leaders from the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors, including ICMA members, other local government leaders, community stakeholders, federal agency staff, creative corporate partners, and many others.

The Assistant Program Manager salary is based on experience level and ranges between $51,873 and $64,841.

The Assistant Program Manager reports to the Program Director.

This position is dependent on grant funding. Continued employment for the selected candidate is contingent upon ongoing funding.

What You’ll Do

• Support overall project administration including meeting coordination, quarterly report preparation, budgeting, and other logistics.
• Help manage and track activities and high-impact deliverables for mission-driven programs and projects supporting local decision makers.
• Coordinate communication and outreach to targeted audiences leveraging ICMA’s communication channels including email, social media, e-newsletters, blog posts, etc.
• Design thought-provoking and informative educational programming for local government leaders, managers, staff, and stakeholders at ICMA conferences and workshops and those offered by other organizations.
• Support project research and writing needs such as reports, articles, and case studies, as well as any data analysis to ensure that ICMA is on top of the latest policies, programs, partnerships, and practices.
• Grow your leadership and facilitation skills working with partners, volunteers, committees, and other stakeholders engaged with our projects and programs.
• Participate in business development and proposal efforts that showcase ICMA’s exceptional expertise and core capabilities.

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience (may include internships and/or volunteer work)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects, tasks, and deadlines, and propose solutions to problems and challenges.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and interest in local government leadership, management, and service delivery.
• Interest in key focus areas such as clean energy, sustainability, economic redevelopment, economic mobility and opportunity, public health, equity, and livability.
• Conversational abilities in a second language are a plus.

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.
• Work may require domestic travel up to 20% of the time.

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

This position is based out of ICMA’s headquarters, located in Washington, D.C. At this time, all ICMA staff are working remotely. The selected individual must be able to work the core business hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST. Our office will remain operational and accessible for staff to use on a voluntary basis.

A high-speed Internet connection is required. Personnel will provide the Internet service at their own expense. The internet connection must be of sufficient bandwidth to allow the team member to efficiently perform their regular job functions.

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.

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.