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PTR Global

Community Development Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$70 - $75K/hr

As a Community Development Manager specializing in Private Road/Gated Community Fiber Sales , your role involves managing a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success. You'll be responsible ...

Heartland Bank and Trust Company

$66K - $78K/yr

The Community Development Specialist will be part of the Community Reinvestment and Fair Banking Department of the Risk Management Division where the primary focus is helping management protect the ...

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How much do community development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for community development in the United States is $76,173.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Community Development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Community Development, you need a background in urban planning, social work, or a related field, along with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with GIS software, data analysis tools, and community needs assessments is often expected, and relevant certifications in community planning or public administration can be beneficial. Excellent communication, cultural competency, and conflict resolution abilities are vital for building trust and fostering collaboration among diverse groups. These skills are crucial for successfully designing, implementing, and sustaining community-driven initiatives that create tangible positive impact.

What is a Community Development job?

A Community Development job focuses on improving the well-being of communities by promoting economic, social, and environmental initiatives. Professionals in this field work with local organizations, government agencies, and residents to address issues such as affordable housing, education, public health, and economic opportunities. Their role often involves planning programs, securing funding, and fostering partnerships to drive sustainable growth and positive change.

What are the primary challenges faced in a Community Development role?

Professionals in Community Development often encounter challenges such as balancing the needs and interests of diverse community stakeholders, addressing limited resources or funding, and overcoming resistance to change within communities. Navigating complex regulations and coordinating with various government agencies or nonprofit partners can also add layers of complexity. However, these challenges are opportunities to develop creative solutions, advocate for underrepresented populations, and make meaningful improvements in quality of life. The role typically requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain adaptable and resilient in dynamic environments.

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Infographic showing various Community Development job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,173 per year, or $36.6 per hour.
Community Development Fellowship

Community Development Fellowship

Hill Community Development Corporation

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$2.0K/mo

Part-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

As a Hill CDC fellow, you will work on important community development initiatives that intersect between business, public and community interests. The perfect candidate is seeking an opportunity to contribute to the redevelopment of the Hill District by engaging and negotiating these complex and sometimes opposite interests through specific project work. Depending on your fellowship assignment, you may work closely with internal team members, organizational leadership, residents, advocates, policy makers, developers and stakeholders. You'll experience community revitalization through hands-on activities, targeted research, program design, process facilitation, coalition building, project development, administrative services and direct influence on decision-makers.
As a Hill CDC Fellow, you might work on real estate projects, public policy, community planning, non-profit administration and operations, economic development, community programming, issue-based advocacy and more! Through the course of the two-year fellowship, you will gain core skills, experience and the training necessary to be a stand-out professional in the field of community development. The Hill CDC is engaged in local and national conversations focused on equitable development and cultural preservation.
Departmental Opportunities:
  • Administration and Operations
  • Programs
  • Real Estate and Asset Management
  • Policy and Advocacy

Responsibilities include:
  • Project management and project administration
  • Developing issue expertise through project involvement, research, written and verbal communications
  • Process facilitation and engagement in support of community initiatives and organizational objectives
  • Making the case to decision-makers and policy makers (local, state and federal) through advocacy and legislative testimony
  • Building your program through self-directed and guided projects
  • Building the organization by appropriately fulfilling assignments in an exemplary manner
  • Supporting campaigns such as canvassing, one-on-one meetings, phone banking
  • Providing administrative coordination to departmental team members as assigned
  • Supporting a diverse set of project based assignments

Qualifications:
  • BS or BA in related field or transferrable field. Work and life experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Master level graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Integrity and good judgement
  • Strong commitment to getting results
  • Balance of a coachable and self-directed team player
  • Experience that demonstrates your cultural competency for target community
  • Passion for social change and equity
  • Excellent business and financial acumen with strong statistical and quantitative analysis is a plus
  • Ability to perform under deadlines
  • Strong ability to multitask

This is a fulltime 40 hour-per-week program with a $2000 monthly stipend. Taxes must be paid by the fellow.
The Hill CDC is an equal opportunity employer and anti-racist organization. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
The Hill CDC is an EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
  • Health insurance stipend
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Experience:
  • Project coordination: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Office: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location:
  • Pittsburgh PA

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company's website:
  • hilldistrict.org

Company's Facebook page:
  • www.facebook.com/myhilldistrict

Work Location: One location / Occasional

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