Entry Level Community Engagement Manager Jobs
New grad community engagement manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Special Olympics Florida, Costa Vida, and NEXON America hiring at this level now.
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Coordinator Office of Community Building and Engagement- Office of Opportunity, Building &Engagement
Salary: $21.84/hr
Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Office of Opportunity, Building and Engagement
Position Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 000566/30-505
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide strong and reliable assistance to the COCBE by the following in her/his absence. The present office comprises of the COCBE and an executive assistant that is shared with the Office of Mission and Identity. The position would provide continuous support and sustainability when the COCBE is absent from the office (either on campus or outside of the university setting).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with the design and implementation of cultural programming related to Community Building and Engagement.
Assisting in the implementation of programming and trainings, along with presentation
Assists with events, special projects (logistical and programmatic).
Assist with organizing and obtaining information to provide for various reports (outside and university wide).
Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Bias Education Awareness Team (BEAT) data for institutional reports.
Participates in college and university committee activities in the absence of the COCBE.
Handles and manages confidential and sensitive matters coming from the COCBE Office, along with Cabinet level information.
Assists with events, special projects (logistical and programmatic).
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Associates degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
1-3 years of relevant working experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Prior experience with inclusion and/or community work.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, above average clerical expertise and duties (Microsoft Office Suites).
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work across various schools and departments at Duquesne University.
Ability to assist with COCBE presentations.
Work with HR for ERGs.
Work with HR for Community Building Certificate Program.
Organizing Bias Education Awareness Team report with BEAT Chair and Co-Chair.
Ability to work across various departments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
Coordinator Office of Community Building and Engagement- Office of Opportunity, Building &Engagement
Salary: $21.84/hr
Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Office of Opportunity, Building and Engagement
Position Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 000566/30-505
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide strong and reliable assistance to the COCBE by the following in her/his absence. The present office comprises of the COCBE and an executive assistant that is shared with the Office of Mission and Identity. The position would provide continuous support and sustainability when the COCBE is absent from the office (either on campus or outside of the university setting).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with the design and implementation of cultural programming related to Community Building and Engagement.
Assisting in the implementation of programming and trainings, along with presentation
Assists with events, special projects (logistical and programmatic).
Assist with organizing and obtaining information to provide for various reports (outside and university wide).
Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Bias Education Awareness Team (BEAT) data for institutional reports.
Participates in college and university committee activities in the absence of the COCBE.
Handles and manages confidential and sensitive matters coming from the COCBE Office, along with Cabinet level information.
Assists with events, special projects (logistical and programmatic).
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Associates degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
1-3 years of relevant working experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Prior experience with inclusion and/or community work.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, above average clerical expertise and duties (Microsoft Office Suites).
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work across various schools and departments at Duquesne University.
Ability to assist with COCBE presentations.
Work with HR for ERGs.
Work with HR for Community Building Certificate Program.
Organizing Bias Education Awareness Team report with BEAT Chair and Co-Chair.
Ability to work across various departments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
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Entry Level Community Engagement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level community engagement manager job?
Entry level community engagement manager roles reward candidates who can show hands-on community work, even from internships, volunteer programs, campus organizations, or personal projects. Employers at this level look for communication skills, comfort with social media or event coordination, and evidence that you have built or supported a community in some way. A portfolio documenting a campaign, event, or outreach effort gives you a concrete edge over candidates who rely on coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level community engagement managers?
Companies hiring entry level community engagement managers right now include Special Olympics Florida, Costa Vida, and NEXON America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Nonprofits, local government agencies, healthcare systems, and tech companies with active user communities are among the most consistent sources of entry level openings in this role.
Are there remote entry level community engagement manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are more common at this level. About 67% of entry level community engagement manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to in-person work will find a larger pool of opportunities to apply to.
Are these new grad community engagement manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior community engagement manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer work as qualifying experience, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate community work through a portfolio rather than a long employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level community engagement managers?
Entry Level community engagement manager roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on active community relationships to drive awareness, membership, or user adoption, which makes entry level engagement roles a consistent hiring priority rather than a niche position.