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Creative Economy and Special Projects Advisor

City of Little Rock, AR
Little Rock, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

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.


Essential Functions



Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

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.

Application Requirements

  • Online applications only
  • Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
  • Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
  • List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
  • All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
  • You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
  • Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties


CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS



INSURANCE



CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)


Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp Spouse: $216.10, Emp Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84. ?



Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp Spouse: $296.11, Emp Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14. ?



Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp Spouse: $324.93, Emp Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32. ?



High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp Spouse: $203.33, Emp Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.



Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible


Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.



Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.



Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.



High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible



DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE


Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.



High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38



VISION (VSP)


Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period



$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens,fitting & evaluation up to $60.



$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.



OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE


Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.



AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the nextthousandsofcoverages.



Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.



RETIREMENT



PENSION– All full time, non-uniform employees


Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.



OTHER COMPENSATION



LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)


Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year there after.



LEAVE(S)



PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVE



Years of Service


PTO Hours Annual Accrual



Up to 3 years of service


160



3 to 10 years of service


200



10 to 20 years of service


224



20 years of service and over


256



SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVE



On an annual basis?


48?HOURS?



FUNERAL LEAVE



Days?of?Funeral Leave


Funeral Leave Conditions



3 days???


For an immediate family member?



4 days??


For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?


for other leaves and observed holidays.

Benefits:

Pension Plan, Health Insurance

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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