Entry Level Community Engagement Specialist Jobs
New grad community engagement specialist jobs are open to 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, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Costa Vida, Indiana University, and University of Maine hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS) is seeking a person who is well-grounded in recovery. Because of their life experience with mental health recovery, the Community Engagement Specialist (CES) provides expertise that clinical training cannot replicate. This position is designated for a person who identifies as having lived experience of mental health recovery, resilience and healing as a means to inspire hope, optimism and the courage to act. CES’s receive supervision from a Recovery Manager and are provided one on one support, psycho-educational groups and additional resources for NSCS clients. The Engagement Specialist engages in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.
This position is Full-Time Monday-Friday; 36 hours per week. Some nights and weekends required.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support person served, based on their needs in recovery-oriented skills, activities of daily living, socialization, and community integration.
- Provide consistent interventions to engage individuals in services and recovery, including in person and telehealth outreach and engagement efforts.
- Assist the treatment team to develop an individual action plan or support the person served in developing a wellness plan.
- Implement, teach, assist and/or coach persons served with their individual action plan or recoverees who have developed their own wellness plan to review their goals and objectives on a consistent basis.
- All other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred.
- Experience:
- This individual must have lived experience with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Skills:
- Driver’s license preferred but not required to attend off-site functions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the PSLF program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
INTRODUCTION
North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS) is seeking a person who is well-grounded in recovery. Because of their life experience with mental health recovery, the Community Engagement Specialist (CES) provides expertise that clinical training cannot replicate. This position is designated for a person who identifies as having lived experience of mental health recovery, resilience and healing as a means to inspire hope, optimism and the courage to act. CES’s receive supervision from a Recovery Manager and are provided one on one support, psycho-educational groups and additional resources for NSCS clients. The Engagement Specialist engages in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning.
This position is Full-Time Monday-Friday; 36 hours per week. Some nights and weekends required.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support person served, based on their needs in recovery-oriented skills, activities of daily living, socialization, and community integration.
- Provide consistent interventions to engage individuals in services and recovery, including in person and telehealth outreach and engagement efforts.
- Assist the treatment team to develop an individual action plan or support the person served in developing a wellness plan.
- Implement, teach, assist and/or coach persons served with their individual action plan or recoverees who have developed their own wellness plan to review their goals and objectives on a consistent basis.
- All other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred.
- Experience:
- This individual must have lived experience with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Skills:
- Driver’s license preferred but not required to attend off-site functions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the PSLF program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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Entry Level Community Engagement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level community engagement specialist job?
Start by building hands-on experience through campus organizing, volunteer coordination, or a nonprofit internship, since employers at this level care more about demonstrated community work than credentials alone. A portfolio showing outreach campaigns, event turnout numbers, or social media engagement you managed gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Tailor your application to show you understand the organization's specific community and mission.
Which companies hire entry level community engagement specialists?
Companies hiring entry level community engagement specialists right now include Costa Vida, Indiana University, and University of Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, government agencies, healthcare systems, and community-focused tech companies tend to hire the most at this level, often filling roles tied to outreach programs, public health initiatives, or local advocacy campaigns.
Are there remote entry level community engagement specialist jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level are on-site given the nature of the work. About 0% of entry level community engagement specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, most commonly in digital outreach, social media coordination, or virtual program management roles where in-person community presence is not required.
Are these new grad community engagement specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior community engagement specialist roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and counts internships, campus leadership, volunteer coordination, or a portfolio of community projects as qualifying background. Look for postings that list experience as preferred rather than required as a strong signal the role is open to new graduates.
Which industries hire the most entry level community engagement specialists?
Entry Level community engagement specialist roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their core work, whether delivering public services, running outreach programs, or building community partnerships, depends on early-career professionals who can connect directly with the people they serve.