EMO Special Assistants Program Host Sites

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 

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