Strategic Partnerships & Funding Lead

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

The fundamental reason this position exists is to lead the City’s
efforts to secure and manage strategic partnerships, sponsor ships,
philanthropic support, and external funding that enhance citywide programs,
events, and community initiatives. This position expands the City’s capacity to
leverage public and private resources, reduce reliance on general fund
expenditures where appropriate, and strengthen long‑term sustainability of
priority projects. The incumbent serves as the primary liaison to corporate,
nonprofit, foundation, and community partners; designs and manages partnership
frameworks; leads cross‑departmental coordination for fundraising and resource
development; and ensures unified external engagement and consistent
relationship management across the organization. This classification reports to
the Chief Administrative Officer or the Mayor’s designee.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in performing work of considerable complexity and responsibility in strategic partnerships, sponsorship development, philanthropy/fund development, or external resource development, including demonstrated success in securing multi-year commitments, managing complex and diverse partner portfolio, and supporting initiatives with substantial external visibility and organizational impact.
• Experience leading cross‑functional efforts or contributing to organization‑wide processes is a plus.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the Mayor's Office. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.

If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection test will used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS:
Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.
DRUG TEST:
Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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