Job Description

Posting number: EA-2026-10

Department: Office of Executive Administration

Division: Special Services/Projects

Job classification: Creative Economy and Special Projects Advisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Development, Organizational Development, Grants Administration, Business, Program Management

Summary

JOB OBJECTIVE: To develop and sustain strategic partnerships with philanthropic foundations, corporations, and community organizations to advance City priorities and achieve fundraising goals; serves as the primary liaison to the philanthropic community by cultivating new relationships, stewarding existing partnerships, identifying and securing grant funding, and generating individual contributions and corporate support to strengthen the City’s resources and long-term sustainability.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Examples of duties

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Qualifications

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field to include two (2) years of professional-level experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships, fundraising, or external relations or related field to include demonstrated experience grant prospecting, writing, and management with budget development and post-award reporting or related area; proficiency in Microsoft 365 office suite or related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Supplemental information

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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