Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs in Texas
Community Engagement Coordinator jobs in Texas concentrate in public health, nonprofit services, higher education, and local government, with demand anchored by the state's large urban population and federally funded community programs. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead in openings, where employers like the City of Houston, the University of Texas System, and United Way organizations maintain ongoing community engagement functions. Program coordination for workforce development, health equity initiatives, and civic outreach are among the most in-demand specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Resource Center is proud to have served the LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Dallas-Fort Worth for four decades! From a grassroots advocacy group to the front lines of the AIDS crisis, to witnessing marriage equality, fighting for transgender rights, and opening the first LGBTQIA+-affirming senior housing in Dallas, we’ve been here through it all and will continue to grow, fight, and love alongside our vibrant community.
Reports to: Director of Mental Healthcare
Position Overview:
The Community Wellness Engagement Specialist plays a central role in advancing Resource Center’s Community Wellness model, which prioritizes connection, belonging, and holistic well-being as pathways to mental health support. This role develops and leads strategic partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations and external providers to expand reach and co-deliver wellness initiatives. The Engagement Specialist collaborates closely with mental healthcare staff, community partners, and internal teams to co-create impactful programming that integrates social connection with intentional therapeutic elements.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, ambassadors, and external organizations to expand outreach across North Texas
- Develop, design, and coordinate community wellness programming, including prevention, psychoeducation, and social engagement events
- Work with the Mental Healthcare team to ensure programming reflects trauma-informed, culturally competent, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)-aligned approaches
- Work with the Community Wellness Coordinator to ensure seamless scheduling, registration, and participant support
- Work in close partnership with the Community Wellness Front Office Coordinator to align scheduling, registration, and logistics for a smooth participant experience
- Coordinate staffing and support programming across non-traditional pathways that include therapeutic social engagement, psychoeducation, and wellness-based learning, in collaboration with mental healthcare staff, ensuring experiences are low-barrier and community-centered
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations and external providers to co-create and deliver wellness programming, ensuring alignment with community needs and clinical standards while supporting mutual referral pathways across partners and internal mental health services.
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, Community Engagement, or related field preferred
- Minimum 4 years of experience in community outreach, program coordination, or health/wellness initiatives
- Demonstrated experience with event planning and digital engagement strategies
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations and culturally diverse communities
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for scheduled community events
- Knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks preferred
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms or LMS systems preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
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Resource Center is proud to have served the LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Dallas-Fort Worth for four decades! From a grassroots advocacy group to the front lines of the AIDS crisis, to witnessing marriage equality, fighting for transgender rights, and opening the first LGBTQIA+-affirming senior housing in Dallas, we’ve been here through it all and will continue to grow, fight, and love alongside our vibrant community.
Reports to: Director of Mental Healthcare
Position Overview:
The Community Wellness Engagement Specialist plays a central role in advancing Resource Center’s Community Wellness model, which prioritizes connection, belonging, and holistic well-being as pathways to mental health support. This role develops and leads strategic partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations and external providers to expand reach and co-deliver wellness initiatives. The Engagement Specialist collaborates closely with mental healthcare staff, community partners, and internal teams to co-create impactful programming that integrates social connection with intentional therapeutic elements.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, ambassadors, and external organizations to expand outreach across North Texas
- Develop, design, and coordinate community wellness programming, including prevention, psychoeducation, and social engagement events
- Work with the Mental Healthcare team to ensure programming reflects trauma-informed, culturally competent, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)-aligned approaches
- Work with the Community Wellness Coordinator to ensure seamless scheduling, registration, and participant support
- Work in close partnership with the Community Wellness Front Office Coordinator to align scheduling, registration, and logistics for a smooth participant experience
- Coordinate staffing and support programming across non-traditional pathways that include therapeutic social engagement, psychoeducation, and wellness-based learning, in collaboration with mental healthcare staff, ensuring experiences are low-barrier and community-centered
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations and external providers to co-create and deliver wellness programming, ensuring alignment with community needs and clinical standards while supporting mutual referral pathways across partners and internal mental health services.
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, Community Engagement, or related field preferred
- Minimum 4 years of experience in community outreach, program coordination, or health/wellness initiatives
- Demonstrated experience with event planning and digital engagement strategies
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations and culturally diverse communities
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for scheduled community events
- Knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks preferred
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms or LMS systems preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community engagement coordinator jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, social work, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience coordinating community programs or outreach initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public presentations and grant reporting
- Proficiency with data tracking tools, CRM platforms, or community management software
- Bilingual Spanish-English communication skills preferred for many Texas metro positions
Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a community engagement coordinator in Texas?
Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field. There is no state-issued license specific to this role in Texas, but candidates who earn a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential or complete a social work degree from a Texas-accredited program gain a measurable edge. Hiring at major Texas institutions typically favors candidates with direct program coordination or community outreach experience alongside their degree.
Which companies hire community engagement coordinators in Texas?
Companies currently hiring community engagement coordinators in Texas include Our Community Our Kids, School of Science and Technology, and Texas Southern University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large network of nonprofit organizations, county health departments, and public university systems creates consistent demand for this role.
Which Texas cities have the most community engagement coordinator jobs?
Houston, Plano, and Austin have the most community engagement coordinator openings in Texas. Houston's size and its concentration of federally funded health and workforce programs drives the highest volume, while Dallas and Austin attract openings through large nonprofit networks, university campuses, and city government initiatives.
Are there remote community engagement coordinator jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're limited. Community engagement work is fundamentally relationship-driven and often requires in-person presence at events, partner sites, and community meetings. About 50% of community engagement coordinator openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options most common in grant writing, program reporting, and administrative coordination components of the role.
How can I get hired as a community engagement coordinator in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an AmeriCorps VISTA or AmeriCorps State program placement at a Texas nonprofit or public agency, which provides structured community coordination experience recognized by Texas employers. Large Texas health systems and United Way affiliates in Houston and Dallas also hire program assistants and outreach associates as entry-level roles that transition directly into coordinator positions. Candidates from adjacent roles in case management, volunteer coordination, or community health work are commonly considered, and a portfolio of event coordination or volunteer-led projects strengthens an application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to community engagement coordinator jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to community engagement coordinator jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across nonprofits, public agencies, health systems, and universities. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly through the listings.
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