# Executive Recruiter - City Manager Search at AlphaHire

> Remote · United States · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/workable%3Aalphax%3AC7BF097C94 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [AlphaHire](https://alderhq.app/companies/alphahire)
- Location text: United States
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United States (evidence: "Location: United States")
- Posted: 2026-10-17 (24 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://apply.workable.com/j/C7BF097C94

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 7510): p25 $85k, median $133k, p75 $170k

## Description (the employer's text)

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.

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