The National League of Cities (NLC) is a prominent membership-based organization representing the interests of over 19,000 cities, towns, and villages across the United States. With a dedicated team of over 150 professionals, NLC provides a comprehensive range of services through specialized centers focused on leadership development, policy research, federal advocacy, member engagement, operations, and communications.
Based at NLC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Senior Executive of Municipal Programs is a pivotal leadership role for a strategic thinker and relationship-builder who is passionate about supporting local governments and driving meaningful, measurable change in communities nationwide. This role sets the strategic agenda and oversees the delivery of programs, initiatives, and high-impact technical assistance to municipal leaders in key areas, including housing and homelessness, education, sustainability, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, financial empowerment, early childhood education, health and wellness, and workforce development. The Senior Executive of Municipal Programs develops and executes a funding strategy focused on securing sustainable philanthropic support, while also guiding grant development and fund management.
This position requires a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a minimum of 15 years of experience in municipal governance, local government relations, nonprofit management, or a related area, including at least seven years in a senior leadership role overseeing complex programs.
The starting salary for this position will be $200,000 - $240,000. NLC provides employees a generous benefits package with access to robust health, vision & dental insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, and other ancillary benefits. Vacation is accrued following the employee’s start date, up to a maximum of 25 days per year along with 13 days of sick leave, one personal leave day, and 12 paid holidays.
This is a hybrid position based at NLC’s headquarters office in Washington, D.C. Hybrid positions require on-site attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, with the third day approved by the employee and supervisor. Relocation assistance is available.
Qualified candidates are asked to apply as early as possible, but no later than May 22, 2025 at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4914045/senior-executive-of-municipal-programs-national-league-of-cities
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For more information, please contact Yolanda Howze at Yolanda.Howze@bakertilly.com or 312-240-3401.
