Community Engagement Manager Jobs
Community Engagement Manager jobs are open across nonprofits, healthcare, higher education, and government agencies, at every level from coordinator to director, with specializations in volunteer programs, coalition building, and stakeholder outreach. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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The candidates will be providing supportive preventative services to individuals who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, to allow them to reside in the community, facilitate successful transitions between psychiatric hospitals and community, and ensure that these individuals are surrounded by community resources that will strengthen their recovery and resilience.
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field with 1 year paid working experience working with persons in the target population is preferred; or an associate degree in Human Service field or Human Service Field Courses with 10 years of Volunteer/paid working experience working with persons in the target population is preferred. HS Diploma is required.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
HealthWays offers flexible schedule, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Supplemental benefits, 401-K, and vacation time.
HealthWays, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
The candidates will be providing supportive preventative services to individuals who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, to allow them to reside in the community, facilitate successful transitions between psychiatric hospitals and community, and ensure that these individuals are surrounded by community resources that will strengthen their recovery and resilience.
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field with 1 year paid working experience working with persons in the target population is preferred; or an associate degree in Human Service field or Human Service Field Courses with 10 years of Volunteer/paid working experience working with persons in the target population is preferred. HS Diploma is required.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
HealthWays offers flexible schedule, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Supplemental benefits, 401-K, and vacation time.
HealthWays, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Meta19
- Guardian Outreach Ministries16
- Girl Scouts of the USA11
- Stream Data Centers9
- Wider Circle8
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community engagement manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, social work, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience building relationships with diverse community stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public-facing presentations and reports
- Experience planning and executing community events, outreach campaigns, or public forums
- Proficiency with CRM or constituent management tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Ability to collaborate across departments including programs, marketing, and executive leadership
Tips for Your Community Engagement Manager Job Search
Quantify your community impact concretely
Hiring managers want outcomes, not activities. Rewrite your resume bullets to show volunteer recruitment numbers, event attendance growth, or partnership counts you built. Community engagement roles live or die on demonstrable reach, so make those results visible.
Tailor your portfolio to the sector
A portfolio that works for a nonprofit community engagement role looks different from one for a hospital or a city agency. Pull examples that match the sector you're targeting: campaign recaps, community surveys, or coalition meeting summaries that reflect their audience and goals.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community engagement manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by program area not just title
Job titles in this field vary wildly. Search for 'community relations manager,' 'outreach manager,' and 'engagement director' in addition to the standard title so you don't miss openings that match your experience but use different wording.
Prepare a stakeholder scenario for interviews
Interviewers in community engagement roles almost always ask how you'd handle a skeptical community partner or a difficult public meeting. Prepare two or three real scenarios where you navigated tension with residents, advocates, or local leaders and brought them to agreement.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Community engagement managers often inherit underfunded programs with unclear authority. Before you accept an offer, ask directly what budget you control, whether you have staff or volunteers reporting to you, and how decisions get made between your team and program leadership.
Community Engagement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community engagement managers?
The companies hiring the most community engagement managers right now include Meta, Guardian Outreach Ministries, and Girl Scouts of the USA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large nonprofits, and municipal governments consistently account for a significant portion of hiring in this role.
How many community engagement manager jobs are remote?
About 64% of community engagement manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies considerably by sector. Digital outreach, communications planning, and grant reporting functions tend to be most compatible with remote work, while roles centered on in-person events, neighborhood canvassing, or direct community meetings are typically on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a community engagement manager?
Most community engagement managers start in direct service, outreach coordination, or communications roles where they build hands-on experience working with community members and partners. From there, moving into a coordinator or specialist title that involves running programs or managing volunteer relationships is a common next step. Developing skills in facilitation, data reporting, and cross-sector partnership management positions you well for a manager-level role. A degree in communications, public administration, social work, or a related field strengthens your candidacy.
Can you get a community engagement manager job with little experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate relevant community-facing work even when it came through volunteering, internships, or adjacent roles. Employers in this field often value lived experience in the communities they serve, strong relationship-building skills, and evidence that you've organized people toward a shared goal. Starting in a coordinator or outreach specialist role and building a record of program ownership is the most reliable path into a manager title without years of prior management experience.
What does the community engagement manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for community engagement manager roles include an initial screening call focused on your background and fit, followed by one or two structured interviews with a hiring manager and often a program or communications team. Many employers include a practical component, such as a work sample, a presentation on a mock outreach strategy, or a community scenario exercise. Final rounds frequently involve meeting senior leadership or key community partners before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to community engagement manager jobs?
You can find and apply to community engagement manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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