# Executive Recruiter - City Manager Search

> AlphaX · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-17

**Salary:** USD 122,000–145,000

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** AlphaGov

## Description

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to lead a city manager search. You will help municipal leadership identify and select an executive capable of translating community priorities into effective day-to-day government operations.

You will own the recruiting process from initial search planning through offer acceptance, working directly with the client and keeping candidates engaged throughout the selection process.

**What you’ll do**

-   Work with municipal leadership to define the position’s priorities and candidate qualifications.
-   Develop a targeted sourcing strategy for experienced city managers, county managers, assistant managers, and comparable public-sector leaders.
-   Conduct outreach and interviews to assess management experience, leadership judgment, and fit with the community’s needs.
-   Prepare candidate summaries and present recommendations to the client.
-   Coordinate interviews, finalist meetings, and stakeholder participation.
-   Coordinate references, required background reviews, and offer discussions.
-   Keep the search on schedule with clear documentation and regular progress updates.

## Requirements

-   Experience leading city manager, county manager, or comparable local government executive searches.
-   An established network of municipal and county leadership professionals.
-   Experience working with elected officials and navigating searches involving multiple decision-makers.
-   Ability to evaluate executive experience across public administration, budgeting, service delivery, and organizational leadership.
-   Strong communication skills and sound judgment when handling candidate confidentiality within the client’s disclosure requirements.

## Benefits

Submit your résumé and a brief summary of relevant local government searches. Include the positions recruited, your role, and the outcomes. Please do not include confidential candidate information.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaX](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/C7BF097C94/apply)

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