Entry Level Community Development Specialist Jobs

New grad community development specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of community projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Education, with employers like Optum, RangeWater Real Estate, and University of Rochester hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles232+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerOptum
Top cityOakland, CA
Work type85% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Community Pharmacy Manager
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Community Pharmacy Manager
Optum
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Pharmacy
$113k - $193k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Community Wellness Coach
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New 9h ago
Community Wellness Coach
Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None

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Assistant Professor, Community Writing/English Education
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Assistant Professor, Community Writing/English Education
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Curriculum Design
$108k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Clinical Community Analyst
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Clinical Community Analyst
IQVIA
New York, New York
Business Analyst
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
$68k - $171k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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RN - Field Clinician - Senior Community Care - Franklin, NH area
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RN - Field Clinician - Senior Community Care - Franklin, NH area
Optum
Franklin, New Hampshire
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$60k - $107k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Entry Level Community Development Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Optum32
  • RangeWater Real Estate20
  • University of Rochester6
  • MidPen Housing Corporation6
  • Baptist Health System KY & IN6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services86
  • Construction & Real Estate40
  • Education39
  • Insurance24
  • Technology & Software9

Entry Level Community Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level community development specialist job?

Entry level community development specialist roles typically look for candidates with a degree in social work, public administration, urban planning, or a related field, plus any hands-on experience through internships, volunteer work, or community organizing. Highlighting specific projects where you engaged residents, supported grant writing, or coordinated programs gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only coursework on their resume.

Which companies hire entry level community development specialists?

Companies hiring entry level community development specialists right now include Optum, RangeWater Real Estate, and University of Rochester, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from nonprofits, local government agencies, community development financial institutions, and housing organizations that regularly bring on new talent to support program delivery and outreach.

Are there remote entry level community development specialist jobs?

Yes, though most community development roles involve in-person community engagement, some administrative and program support positions do offer flexibility. About 15% of entry level community development specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility still have real options worth searching through.

Are these new grad community development specialist jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior community development specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or volunteer work toward qualifications, or accepts a portfolio of community projects in place of professional tenure. Searching for these signals in job descriptions helps recent graduates identify where they are competitive.

Which industries hire the most entry level community development specialists?

Entry Level community development specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on outreach, resident engagement, and program coordination work that organizations actively staff with junior candidates who bring fresh training and community ties.