ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Community Development Program Specialist Jobs in Texas

Tamus

Extension Program Specialist I

San Angelo, TX · On-site

... Development Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Angelo, Texas Job Type Staff ... Whether in urban centers or rural communities, Texas 4-H provides projects and programs designed to ...

YWCA of Lubbock

CYD Program Specialist

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$14/hr

YWCA of Lubbock Community Youth Development (CYD) Program Specialist (Position expected to start in September 2026) Part-time (28 Hours) _____ Job Summary The Youth Program Specialist supports grant ...

YWCA of Lubbock

CYD Program Specialist

Lubbock, TX · On-site

YWCA of Lubbock Community Youth Development (CYD) Program Specialist (Position expected to start in September 2026) Part-time (28 Hours) Job Summary The Youth Program Specialist supports grant-funded ...

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY

Program Specialist V

Austin, TX · On-site

$4.5K - $7.2K/mo

Community and Social Services Salary Range: $4,523.16-$7,253.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group ... Participate in the development of rules, policies, and regulations and contracts related to crisis ...

New

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsCommunity Development Program Specialist JobsCommunity Development Program Specialist Jobs in Texas

Community Development Program Specialist information

What is the difference between Community Development Program Specialist vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Development Program SpecialistCommunity Outreach Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in social sciences, public administration, or related field; experience in community programsBachelor's degree often in communications, public relations, or related field; experience in community engagement
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, non-profits, community organizationsNon-profits, government agencies, advocacy groups
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in government and non-profit sectors focusing on program developmentCommon in outreach, public relations, and community engagement roles

The Community Development Program Specialist focuses on designing and managing community programs, while the Community Outreach Coordinator emphasizes engaging and communicating with community members. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work within government or non-profit sectors, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

Infographic showing various Community Development Program Specialist job openings in Texas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Part Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution.

Community Development Specialist

El Paso, TX • On-site

RAIZ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
See more jobs at RAIZ FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONexternal

$19.81 - $29.72/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Our Company 

At Raiz FCU, we share a passion for knowledge and a pursuit of growth. Grounded in our El Paso heritage as previously Teachers Federal Credit Union, since 1936, we are growing to help our community move into the future. We are inspired people, invested in you.  At Raiz, we guide our members to focus on what could be and help them get there. This new path inspires us to look ahead and lead the way with passion. 

Job Overview 

This position reports to the Community Impact Manager. The Community Development Specialist is a catalyst for positive change. Their mission is cultivating trust, building relationships, and empowering our community. This role will focus on executing the credit union's community development strategies, fostering partnerships with community organizations, implementing financial empowerment and counseling programs, and promoting CDFI-centered initiatives. 

You will be an empowering mentor who will be:

  • A trusted expert
  • A natural communicator
  • A champion for our members and the community
  • A guide through the moments that matter the most to our members

Position Details: 

Hourly Full-Time 

Hours: Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays  

12020 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79936

Pay Range:  

$19.81-$29.72

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, social work, education, or related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of financial services or community outreach/development experience. 
  • Extensive knowledge of community development or financial education strategies and tactics. 
  • Bilingual – English and Spanish
  • Event planning and promoting.
  • Organizational and analytical skills.
  • Professional appearance and attitude.
  • Great listening skills.
  • Advocacy and superb networking skills.
  • The ability to interpret, analyze, and present data.
  • Excellent communication, writing, presentation, and team-building skills.
  • Researching skills and the ability to write reports.
  • Public speaking required.

Role Description and Essential Duties

    • Lead engaging financial education programs, from seminars to workshops, utilizing our cutting-edge financial education software. Tailoring each of these to different audiences.
    • Serve as a financial counselor, supporting credit union members and the broader community through formalized programs.
    • Plan and participate in community development events, recruiting and retaining volunteers for impactful projects.
    • Communicate results of community development efforts to management and create periodic community impact reports.
    • Create quarterly community impact reports to send to our community.
    • Lead Scholarship Program.
    • Lead Community Youth Advisory Group.
    • Creating and maintaining programs that effectively reflect the credit union’s vision of stimulating community development.
    • Establish strong relationships with community organizations, reviewing requests for support and providing feedback reports to credit union management.
    • Maintain effective working relationships with departments and management, ensuring company policy and procedure adherence.
    • Attending community meetings as required, representing the credit union professionally and enthusiastically.
    • Assist the marketing department in events and special functions as needed.
    • Complies with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rules and regulations in addition to the Credit Union's Customer Identification Program (CIP) and attends required annual BSA training.
    • Assist with all other duties as assigned or identified.

Apply