Director of Community Relations Jobs
Director of Community Relations jobs are open across nonprofits, healthcare systems, higher education, government agencies, and corporations, from coordinator-level to senior director, with specializations in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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THE COMPANY
Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.
At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!
WHAT WE OFFER
- Compensation includes a base salary and commissions.
- Early access to paycheck.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
- 401K with company match.
- Free meals at work.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Program and more.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Relations Coordinator (Sales Coordinator) is responsible for the smooth transition of a new resident into the community. They have in-depth knowledge of the property's products and services, enabling them to represent the community effectively and accurately to referral sources and potential clients. They foster relationships with residents, families, community partners, and local organizations to promote the senior living community and ensure a thriving, supportive environment. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, empathetic, and detail-oriented professional passionate about improving the lives of seniors. We welcome candidates from the retirement living, hotel, and real estate industries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Community Relations Director in implementing plans to acquire and manage leads and increase census.
- Qualify prospects, convert qualified prospects to tours, and convert tours to deposits utilizing the sales process.
- As directed, handle all inbound telephone, walk-in, and mail inquiries, including completing the inquiry information form, entering inquiry information into the sales and marketing database, and following up with correspondence.
- Give community tours and provide marketing information to prospective residents and families.
- As requested, assist the Community Relations Director in preparing routine and special sales and marketing reports.
- Follow up with all potential residents, referral sources, or interested parties.
- Assist with preparing all required sales reports and sales activity boards.
- Assist with preparing and processing all required information for a successful move-in.
- Aid residents and their family members with the adjustment to the facility during and after move-in.
- Maintain the community's Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) Yardi accurately and timely.
- Establish relationships between residents, department heads, and staff who provide services daily to maintain high resident satisfaction.
- Understand the community's care regulations to ensure proper placement and education to prospects.
- Assist with the setting up and tearing down of special events.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- A High School diploma is required.
- A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience, Competencies, and Skills:
- At least 2 years of experience in retirement housing, hospitality, or healthcare sales and marketing is preferred.
- Proven success in achieving sales goals and quotas.
- A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and capacity to work evenings and/or weekends if needed.
- Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with Yardi or similar CRM software preferred.
- A valid driver’s license.
THE COMPANY
Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.
At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!
WHAT WE OFFER
- Compensation includes a base salary and commissions.
- Early access to paycheck.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
- 401K with company match.
- Free meals at work.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Program and more.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Relations Coordinator (Sales Coordinator) is responsible for the smooth transition of a new resident into the community. They have in-depth knowledge of the property's products and services, enabling them to represent the community effectively and accurately to referral sources and potential clients. They foster relationships with residents, families, community partners, and local organizations to promote the senior living community and ensure a thriving, supportive environment. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, empathetic, and detail-oriented professional passionate about improving the lives of seniors. We welcome candidates from the retirement living, hotel, and real estate industries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Community Relations Director in implementing plans to acquire and manage leads and increase census.
- Qualify prospects, convert qualified prospects to tours, and convert tours to deposits utilizing the sales process.
- As directed, handle all inbound telephone, walk-in, and mail inquiries, including completing the inquiry information form, entering inquiry information into the sales and marketing database, and following up with correspondence.
- Give community tours and provide marketing information to prospective residents and families.
- As requested, assist the Community Relations Director in preparing routine and special sales and marketing reports.
- Follow up with all potential residents, referral sources, or interested parties.
- Assist with preparing all required sales reports and sales activity boards.
- Assist with preparing and processing all required information for a successful move-in.
- Aid residents and their family members with the adjustment to the facility during and after move-in.
- Maintain the community's Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) Yardi accurately and timely.
- Establish relationships between residents, department heads, and staff who provide services daily to maintain high resident satisfaction.
- Understand the community's care regulations to ensure proper placement and education to prospects.
- Assist with the setting up and tearing down of special events.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- A High School diploma is required.
- A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience, Competencies, and Skills:
- At least 2 years of experience in retirement housing, hospitality, or healthcare sales and marketing is preferred.
- Proven success in achieving sales goals and quotas.
- A positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and capacity to work evenings and/or weekends if needed.
- Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with Yardi or similar CRM software preferred.
- A valid driver’s license.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of community relations jobs.
- Five or more years of community outreach, public affairs, or stakeholder relations experience
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, social work, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with community organizations and government agencies
- Experience developing and presenting community benefit reports or corporate social responsibility initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and media relations
- Proficiency with project management tools and experience managing program budgets
Tips for Your Director of Community Relations Job Search
Quantify your community impact concretely
Hiring managers want numbers behind your outreach work. Replace vague phrases like 'built partnerships' with specifics: how many organizations you engaged, what programs you launched, and what measurable outcomes you delivered for the community or the employer.
Tailor your resume to sector language
A nonprofit director of community relations resume reads differently than a hospital system or corporate one. Mirror the exact language in each posting, whether that's 'stakeholder engagement,' 'community benefit,' or 'ESG programming,' so your application clears initial screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of community relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations with active community mandates
Filter openings by employers that have recently launched a foundation, faced a public controversy, or expanded into a new market. Those organizations are actively investing in community relations capacity, which means more urgency to hire and a clearer role for you to step into.
Prepare a portfolio of stakeholder materials
Bring writing samples to interviews: community newsletters, board presentations, public comment responses, or partnership proposals you authored. Directors of community relations are expected to communicate clearly across audiences, and concrete samples prove that faster than any resume bullet.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In director-level community relations roles, budget authority, staff size, and reporting structure vary dramatically by employer. Clarify those dimensions before discussing compensation, so you're negotiating for a role with real influence rather than a title without resources to back it.
Director of Community Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of community relationss?
The companies hiring the most director of community relationss right now include Mosaic, Cogir Senior Living, and Cascade Living, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Nebraska, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large universities, and corporations with active ESG programs tend to post the most consistently.
How many director of community relations jobs are remote?
About 53% of director of community relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is more in-person than many director-level positions. Sub-areas like communications strategy, grant writing coordination, and program reporting are most likely to allow remote flexibility, while roles centered on local stakeholder relationships typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of community relations?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in community outreach, public affairs, nonprofit program management, or corporate social responsibility. Volunteer for cross-sector projects that expose you to government agencies, community organizations, and media. Move into a manager or senior coordinator role where you own relationships and budgets, then pursue director-level postings once you can demonstrate measurable community impact and leadership over staff or programs.
Can you get hired as a director of community relations without direct experience?
It's possible if you've accumulated equivalent experience through adjacent roles. Hiring managers for community relations directors often consider candidates with strong backgrounds in nonprofit program management, government affairs, public health outreach, or corporate communications. Emphasize transferable skills like stakeholder facilitation, coalition building, and cross-sector communication, and use a portfolio of relevant projects to close gaps that a traditional title progression might not cover.
What does the director of community relations interview process look like?
Most employers run a screening call followed by a panel interview with HR, senior leadership, and sometimes community partners or board members. Expect scenario-based questions about managing a public controversy, building a new partnership from scratch, or reporting program outcomes to leadership. Some organizations ask for a written exercise or presentation on a hypothetical community strategy, so prepare a brief sample before your final round.
Where can I find and apply to director of community relations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of community relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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