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Employment Opportunities
The National Association of Counties (NACo), representing America’s 3,069 county governments with 40,000 elected officials, 3.6 million county employees and more than $660 billion in annual community-based investments, seeks a Budget and Grants Associate.
The National Association of Counties (NACo), representing America’s 3,069 county governments with 40,000 elected officials, 3.6 million county employees and more than $660 billion in annual community-based investments, seeks a Director of Finance. The Finance Director works with the CEO, finance committee, finance team, executive management team and program budget managers to analyze, manage, strategize, and enhance our financial position. This seasoned professional reports directly to the CEO/Executive, is a member of the executive management team, manages the Finance Department, and must be comfortable in a leadership role that requires strong technical skills, cross-department collaboration, and effective communication skills.
The National Association of Counties (NACo), a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., is the only organization that supports our nations’ counties’ elected officials through policy and advocacy work. NACo is seeking candidates for a Transportation and Environment, Energy and Land Use Legislative Assistant position for our Government Affairs department.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces an opening for a Senior Program Manager to join our Counties Futures Lab. The Senior Program Manager will sit on the Behavioral Health and Justice team within NACo’s Counties Futures Lab.
The National Association of Counties Research Foundation (NACoRF) in Washington, D.C., announces an opening for a Justice Internship. This position sits within NACoRF’s Counties Futures Lab, which provides county leaders with educational programming and resources that help counties more effectively and efficiently provide services to their residents. The Justice Intern duties include a variety of professional assignments aimed at informing, educating and assisting county officials across the United States who are working to build fairer and more effective justice systems.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington, D.C., announces an opening for a Resilient Economies and Communities Intern position within the Counties Futures Lab. The intern will work with the Resilient Economies and Communities team, within NACo’s Programs and Practices division, for August 2023 through December 2023, with a possible extension based on need. The intern will assist in completing on-going research, writing projects and administrative support for various projects related to upward economic mobility, equitable economic recovery, arts and culture and more.
The National Association of Counties Research Foundation (NACoRF) in Washington, D.C., announces an opening for a Health and Human Services (HHS) Research Internship. This position sits within NACoRF’s Counties Futures Lab, which provides county leaders with educational programming and resources that help counties more effectively and efficiently provide services to their residents. The HHS Research Intern duties include a variety of professional assignments in the Children, Youth and Families portfolio aimed at informing, educating, and assisting county officials across the United States who are working to improve outcomes for young children and their families.
The National Association of Counties (NACo), representing America’s 3,069 county governments with 40,000 elected officials, 3.6 million county employees and more than $660 billion in annual community-based investments, seeks a Microsoft Platform Administrator. The Microsoft Power Platform Administrator (MPPA) reports to the Chief Information Technology (CTO). The MPPA is responsible for managing and customizing the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) platform to meet the organization's needs.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces an opening for a Program Associate.
This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn about membership organizations, county government and the intergovernmental system as you contribute to NACo’s efforts to foster educational and networking opportunities and produce high quality research for and about counties. We are currently recruiting a program associate to support projects that involve economic development and opportunity.
NACo seeks a Special Assistant to the CEO for policy advocacy, strategic partnerships and executive support. Under the direction of the Special Assistant to the CEO and Liaison to the Board, this position performs a wide range of support duties for the CEO and the Executive Department. This position is a blend of both strategic thinking and preparation for the CEO’s travels, speeches, and meetings (including internal and external) as well as administrative coordination and support.
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Why Work at NACo
Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant counties across America. Counties play an integral part of the intergovernmental responsibilities among federal, state, local and tribal government officials. We are guided by the belief that stronger counties result in a stronger America.
NACo is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Teammates of NACo enjoy a fun and challenging environment with a wide range of competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance; generous paid leave and federal holidays; transportation subsidy; tuition assistance; 401(k) match, pension plans, group life insurance, pet insurance, credit union membership, and short/long term disability coverage including applicable parental leave and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
We are passionate about advancing excellence in public service to help people and places thrive across America. We embrace and respect our diversity of experience, heritage, and thought and strive to cultivate an equitable workplace. As outlined in our Values and NACo Norms, we pursue our mission through a ONE NACo mindset of genuine care, empathy, and respect for each other, our partners, and our members.
Join us as we advance excellence in public service to help our local communities thrive.
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NACo and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.