Community Development Manager Jobs

Community Development Manager jobs are open across nonprofits, local government, real estate, and financial institutions, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior director positions, with specializations in affordable housing, grant management, and community outreach. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles319+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerStantec
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type57% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Client Solution Advisor - Community Development Banking
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Client Solution Advisor - Community Development Banking
PNC Financial Services Group
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
$53k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Development & Community Engagement Coordinator
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Development & Community Engagement Coordinator
SEEDS OF HOPE
Indianapolis, Indiana
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid

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Community Development Director
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Community Development Director
Community Health Systems
Huntsville, Alabama
Customer Service
Customer Support
On-Site

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Business Development & Community Relations Specialist
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Business Development & Community Relations Specialist
The Schwalbach Agency
Elkhorn, Nebraska
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$38k - $50k/yr
On-Site

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Community Outreach & Business Development Coordinator
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Community Outreach & Business Development Coordinator
Caliber Health Plus
Neptune City, New Jersey
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
On-Site

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Community Development Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Stantec14
  • JPMorganChase11
  • Associa10
  • The E. W. Scripps Company10
  • Google8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Food & Beverage
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in community development manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, social work, or a related field
  • Experience managing federal or state community development funding programs such as CDBG or HOME
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and developers
  • Strong grant writing, reporting, and compliance monitoring skills
  • Project management experience overseeing multiple programs or initiatives simultaneously
  • Proficiency with data tracking and reporting tools used to measure community impact outcomes

Tips for Your Community Development Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to funding sources

Hiring managers for community development manager roles look closely at your familiarity with specific funding streams, such as CDBG, LIHTC, or private foundation grants. Name the funding sources you've managed directly and the dollar amounts you've administered.

Highlight cross-sector partnership experience

Community development managers are expected to coordinate across government agencies, nonprofits, and private developers. Your resume should name specific partner organizations and describe what each collaboration produced, not just that collaboration happened.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists community development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by program focus area

Job titles vary widely in this field. Search for affordable housing manager, neighborhood revitalization manager, and economic development manager alongside the standard title to surface openings that match your background but use different wording.

Prepare a portfolio of community outcomes

Bring documented evidence of measurable outcomes to interviews: units of housing produced, residents served, or neighborhood economic indicators improved. Panels for community development roles almost always include community stakeholders who respond to concrete impact data.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify the program budget you'll oversee and the number of direct reports before accepting. These factors define your actual authority and affect your resume's value at your next job search, not just your day-to-day experience.

Community Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most community development managers?

The companies hiring the most community development managers right now include Stantec, JPMorganChase, and Associa, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community development banks, CDFIs, and municipal housing authorities tend to post the most consistent volume of openings.

How many community development manager jobs are remote?

About 43% of community development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role's field-based nature keeps fully remote options lower than in many other management fields. Grant management, program reporting, and policy coordination sub-roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles focused on place-based outreach or site development are typically on-site.

How do you become a community development manager?

Most community development managers start in direct service, housing counseling, or program coordination roles at nonprofits or local government agencies before moving into management. Building experience with federal funding compliance, grant administration, and stakeholder engagement is essential. A master's degree in urban planning, public administration, or social work accelerates advancement, and certifications in community development finance or affordable housing can strengthen candidacy for senior roles.

Can you get a community development manager job with little experience?

Entry into community development management is possible with a few years of relevant program or policy experience, even without direct management history. Employers often promote from within, so starting as a program coordinator or housing specialist at a nonprofit or government agency gives you direct exposure to the funding and stakeholder relationships the manager role requires. Demonstrating ownership of a specific initiative, even informally, strengthens your case considerably.

What does the community development manager interview process look like?

Most community development manager interviews involve multiple rounds, typically beginning with an HR or recruiter screen, followed by a panel interview that often includes community stakeholders, program staff, or elected officials alongside hiring managers. Candidates are frequently asked to present a work sample, such as a program plan, grant narrative, or case study from a past initiative. Final rounds may include a site visit or meeting with community partners the role serves.

Where can I find and apply to community development manager jobs?

You can find and apply to community development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.

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