ICMA has selected 16 program sites to support through the Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistants Program. These ICMA member-led communities have committed to advancing economic mobility and opportunity through the hiring of full-time, senior-level leaders coordinating EMO efforts for 2+ years. At each site, the Special Assistant will work across departments and external partners to identify strategic priorities and develop a tailored implementation plan informed by a community-engaged co-design process.
Apply for an EMO Special Assistant Position
The EMO SA Program offers an exciting professional opportunity for local leaders. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who think holistically; who have a deep understanding of how structural inequalities affect long-term economic insecurity for communities; and who are passionate to collaboratively problem-solve with others are well-suited for these positions.
Each host site is leading its own recruitment and hiring process and tailoring the position title and description to local priorities. Click the jurisdiction names below to expand the menu and view links to job postings and other updates where available.
- Beaumont, Texas
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Clarkston, Georgia
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Gainesville, Florida
- Greenfield, California
- Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Morgan Hill, California
- Newport, Oregon
- Rochester, Minnesota
- San Juan County, Utah
- Staunton, Virginia
- Taos County, New Mexico
- Thomasville, North Carolina
- Vermont EMO Coalition
(Essex Junction, Shelburne, South Burlington, and Winooski)
This program from ICMA is made possible with support from the Gates Foundation.
For the latest news and information about EMO: Connect with us on LinkedIn: Economic Mobility & Opportunity at ICMA
If you have questions, please contact us at emo@icma.org
More on EMO from ICMA and our Partners
- 2025 National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference: A new national convening of local changemakers
- Local Government Leadership for Economic Mobility and Opportunity: Special supplement to PM Magazine featuring data, examples, and inspiration for taking action
- Economic Mobility Catalog (Results for America): Case studies and implementation guidance on evidence-based strategies
- Upward Mobility Framework (Urban Institute): Including a data dashboard and other resources to help inform local action
- Opportunity Atlas (Opportunity Insights): Research and data to identify and dismantle barriers to economic opportunity
