Executive Recruiter - City Manager Search
At AlphaX · United States
- People and recruiting
- Full-time
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- Posted
- 17 October 2026
- First seen by us
- 3 November 2026
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- 8 hours ago
Job description
From AlphaX’s job post, as they wrote it.
AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to lead a city manager search. You will help municipal leadership identify and select an executive capable of translating community priorities into effective day-to-day government operations.
You will own the recruiting process from initial search planning through offer acceptance, working directly with the client and keeping candidates engaged throughout the selection process.
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What you’ll do
* Work with municipal leadership to define the position’s priorities and candidate qualifications.
* Develop a targeted sourcing strategy for experienced city managers, county managers, assistant managers, and comparable public-sector leaders.
* Conduct outreach and interviews to assess management experience, leadership judgment, and fit with the community’s needs.
* Prepare candidate summaries and present recommendations to the client.
* Coordinate interviews, finalist meetings, and stakeholder participation.
* Coordinate references, required background reviews, and offer discussions.
* Keep the search on schedule with clear documentation and regular progress updates.
Requirements
* Experience leading city manager, county manager, or comparable local government executive searches.
* An established network of municipal and county leadership professionals.
* Experience working with elected officials and navigating searches involving multiple decision-makers.
* Ability to evaluate executive experience across public administration, budgeting, service delivery, and organizational leadership.
* Strong communication skills and sound judgment when handling candidate confidentiality within the client’s disclosure requirements.
Benefits
Submit your résumé and a brief summary of relevant local government searches. Include the positions recruited, your role, and the outcomes. Please do not include confidential candidate information.
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