Remote Director of Development and Community Relations Jobs
Remote Director of Development and Community Relations jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first nonprofits, distributed advocacy organizations, and mission-driven firms hiring for this role. Employers hiring remotely right now include ATK Energy, Telamon|TRC, and Alliance Credit Union. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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THE POSITION
Be a voice for community engagement and environmental stewardship! The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator to lead outreach efforts and support environmental justice initiatives throughout the region. This position offers the opportunity to connect with diverse communities, guide public participation, and help address important environmental concerns. Bring your collaboration and leadership skills to a career with lasting impact!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator serves as a key contact for environmental justice efforts within an assigned regional office and supports community engagement across the region. This position helps strengthen relationships with residents, coordinates outreach activities, and advises leadership on environmental justice matters. As a Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:
- Community Engagement: Lead outreach efforts and maintain relationships with residents, community leaders, and stakeholder groups
- Public Participation: Plan and coordinate activities that encourage involvement in environmental permitting and decision-making processes
- Event Coordination: Organize and conduct public meetings, hearings, and other community engagement events
- Policy Support: Assist with implementing environmental justice policies and provide guidance to regional leadership
- Project Management: Manage environmental justice projects and develop solutions that address community concerns
- Data Administration: Maintain accurate records, reports, and electronic data while meeting department quality standards
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of professional experience in public relations or community organizing, and a bachelor's degree with a major in public relations, social services, political science, communications, environmental sciences, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
THE POSITION
Be a voice for community engagement and environmental stewardship! The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator to lead outreach efforts and support environmental justice initiatives throughout the region. This position offers the opportunity to connect with diverse communities, guide public participation, and help address important environmental concerns. Bring your collaboration and leadership skills to a career with lasting impact!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator serves as a key contact for environmental justice efforts within an assigned regional office and supports community engagement across the region. This position helps strengthen relationships with residents, coordinates outreach activities, and advises leadership on environmental justice matters. As a Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:
- Community Engagement: Lead outreach efforts and maintain relationships with residents, community leaders, and stakeholder groups
- Public Participation: Plan and coordinate activities that encourage involvement in environmental permitting and decision-making processes
- Event Coordination: Organize and conduct public meetings, hearings, and other community engagement events
- Policy Support: Assist with implementing environmental justice policies and provide guidance to regional leadership
- Project Management: Manage environmental justice projects and develop solutions that address community concerns
- Data Administration: Maintain accurate records, reports, and electronic data while meeting department quality standards
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of professional experience in public relations or community organizing, and a bachelor's degree with a major in public relations, social services, political science, communications, environmental sciences, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of development and community relations jobs.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience
- Demonstrated success managing major gift cultivation and donor stewardship programs
- Experience building and leading community or corporate partnership initiatives
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
- Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field
- CFRE certification or active progress toward it preferred by many nonprofit employers
Tips for Your Remote Director of Development and Community Relations Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of development and community relations openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your fundraising focus and community relations background, then apply directly before postings fill.
Show async communication skills concretely
Remote development directors manage donor relationships, board communications, and community partnerships almost entirely in writing. Highlight experience with tools like Salesforce, Bloomerang, or Raiser's Edge alongside examples of written updates, campaign briefs, or grant narratives you produced without in-person collaboration.
Demonstrate remote fundraising campaign ownership
Remote employers want proof you can drive a full development cycle without being on-site. Document specific campaigns you led end-to-end, including goal-setting, donor outreach, and results, to show you can own the pipeline independently from anywhere.
Prepare for asynchronous remote interviews
Many distributed organizations screen director candidates through recorded video responses or written case exercises before live interviews. Practice articulating your community relations strategy and development philosophy in concise written or recorded formats, since remote teams weigh self-directed communication heavily in hiring decisions.
Remote Director of Development and Community Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of development and community relations job?
Target remote-first nonprofits, foundations, and advocacy organizations that have already built distributed leadership teams, since those employers know how to integrate remote directors effectively. Remote hiring managers screen for strong written communication, donor stewardship experience that translates across digital channels, and the ability to manage fundraising pipelines and community partnerships without in-person oversight. A portfolio of campaigns, grant wins, or community engagement outcomes you drove independently gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote director of development and community relationss?
Employers currently hiring remote director of development and community relationss include ATK Energy, Telamon|TRC, and Alliance Credit Union, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at mission-driven nonprofits, healthcare advocacy groups, and distributed education organizations that run development and community relations functions across geographically dispersed teams.
Can you get a remote director of development and community relations job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director-level roles are competitive and typically expect demonstrated leadership, so pure entry paths are narrow. Your best opening is through remote associate or manager roles at smaller nonprofits or advocacy organizations where you can build a fundraising and community relations portfolio independently. Showing concrete results, such as campaigns you led or donor relationships you grew, carries more weight than years on a resume.
Do you need a degree for remote director of development and community relations jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers value a proven record of fundraising results, community engagement outcomes, and stakeholder communication over a specific credential. That said, a degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field does strengthen your candidacy, particularly at larger organizations. What consistently opens doors remotely is a clear body of work showing you can lead development strategy and manage community relationships without day-to-day supervision.
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