Director of Strategic Partnerships

International City Management • Dubuque, IA

71d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the City Manager, this position is designed to lead, plan, direct, and coordinate all intergovernmental relations with county, state and federal governments and advance consistent private and nonprofit sector partnerships. The position manages all government relations related to policy, programs, and appropriations and coordinates all grant applications for the City. This valuable team member will be an integral part of supporting efforts to become a high-performance, data-driven, and outcome-focused organization with the ultimate goal of creating a community of belonging and organization of choice, through planning, partnerships, and people. The individual should have strong emotional intelligence and a continuous improvement mindset which will add value to our organization and community.

Requirements

• Strong emotional intelligence.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to follow a management philosophy that includes principles of curiosity, problem-solving, partnerships, teamwork, and two-way accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Exemplify the City's SPIRIT statement: Service, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, direct, and coordinate intergovernmental relations with county, state, and federal governments.
• Advance partnerships with private and nonprofit sectors.
• Manage government relations related to policy, programs, and appropriations.
• Coordinate all grant applications for the City.
• Support efforts to create a high-performance, data-driven, and outcome-focused organization.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees