Creative Economy and Special Projects Advisor

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Little Rock is seeking a fundraising and external relations professional to build and sustain strategic partnerships with foundations, corporations, and community groups. You will operate as the primary liaison to the philanthropic community, cultivating new relationships, securing grants, and generating contributions to support the City’s long-term sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in philanthropy or external relations, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of professional-level experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships, fundraising, or external relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with philanthropic foundations, corporations, and community organizations to advance City priorities and fundraising goals.
• Serve as primary liaison to philanthropic community by cultivating new relationships and stewarding existing partnerships.
• Identify and secure grant funding and generate individual contributions and corporate support to strengthen the City’s resources.
• Manage grant proposals, budget development, and post-award reporting.

Skills

Grant writing

Partnership development

Budget management

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE: To develop and sustain strategic partnerships with philanthropic foundations, corporations, and community organizations to advance City priorities and achieve fundraising goals; serves as the primary liaison to the philanthropic community by cultivating new relationships, stewarding existing partnerships, identifying and securing grant funding, and generating individual contributions and corporate support to strengthen the City’s resources and long-term sustainability.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field to include two (2) years of professional‑level experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships, fundraising, or external relations or related field to include demonstrated experience grant prospecting, writing, and management with budget development and post‑award reporting or related area; proficiency in Microsoft 365 office suite or related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.