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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Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment communities. We do more than just provide medicine: we change lives for the better. People with serious mental or chronic illness - and those who care for them - have moving stories, and at Genoa we become their voice, their partner. Working as part of a coordinated care team, we partner with community-based providers and others to ensure that people with complex health conditions get the right medications and are able to follow their treatment plans. Our personalized services - in-clinic pharmacies, medication management and more - are leading the way to a new level of care.
Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of businesses. We are part of a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Pharmacy Manager is a key position that has a substantial impact with our consumers and clinic partners by partnering and advising both on our pharmaceutical care services and benefits. This individual is responsible for the financial, clinical and quality for pharmacy services and will oversee the daily operations of a pharmacy including dispensing prescription medication and spending one-on-one time with the consumers. Coaching, developing and managing pharmacy staff is also a key responsibility of this role. The manager will act as a talent steward and proactively seek top talent for the pharmacy roles.
Pharmacy Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm / No weekends or holidays
Located Within: Riverwood Center, 1485 S M 139, Benton Harbor, MI
Primary Responsibilities:
- Creates a great consumer and clinic partner experience and continually builds solid relationships with both groups to proactively meet their needs
- Serves as an expert to the clinical staff and proactively meets with their team on meeting their clinical outcomes
- Counsels and educates patients on the usage of medications, adverse effects, schedules and any personal questions from the consumers
- Ensures the pharmacy and team members follow policies and standards in accordance with state and federal laws
- Performs wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots and other preventive services
- Responsible for financial profitability and identifies opportunities to drive growth in the pharmacy
- Motivates, develops and coaches all pharmacy staff to ensure they are meeting their potential and delivering exceptional service
- Creates an engaging team environment which promotes compassion and models our core values and culture amongst the team
- Proactively promotes opportunities and recruiting top talent at our pharmacies
- Reviews key performance indicators with pharmacy staff and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement
- Conducts workforce planning and business planning to have operational excellence at the site
- Builds solid relationships with the community, stakeholders and clinic partners to ensure we are meeting all needs and promote the pharmacy business
- Drives marketing plans and materials to promote all pharmacy offerings
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
- Current pharmacist's license in Michigan
- Certified immunizer or willing to obtain within 90 days of start date
- Willing to complete LAI training and administer LAI
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharmacy leadership experience
- Retail pharmacy experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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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.