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JETSET Pilates

Community Lead - Dunwoody

Dunwoody, GA · On-site

Capturing leads and helping build a strong founding member community. * Creating engaging local social media content alongside the marketing team. * Generating excitement and awareness leading into ...

JETSET Pilates

Community Lead - Dunwoody

Dunwoody, GA · On-site

Capturing leads and helping build a strong founding member community. * Creating engaging local social media content alongside the marketing team. * Generating excitement and awareness leading into ...

JETSET Pilates

Community Lead - Dunwoody

Dunwoody, GA · On-site

Capturing leads and helping build a strong founding member community. * Creating engaging local social media content alongside the marketing team. * Generating excitement and awareness leading into ...

The Scion Group

Assistant Community Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.25 - $22/hr

This position is a community leader and assists the General Manager with maintaining successful operational and financial performance of an asset. If you are passionate about customer service and ...

The Scion Group

Assistant Community Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.25 - $22/hr

This position is a community leader and assists the General Manager with maintaining successful operational and financial performance of an asset. If you are passionate about customer service and ...

Lion Real Estate Group

Community Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Join Our Talent Network for Upcoming Multifamily Leadership ... Manage community financial performance, including collections, delinquency, and budget adherence

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How much do community leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for community leader in Atlanta, GA is $22.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.63 and $27.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a community leader?

A community leader plays a prominent leadership role in guiding, directing, and organizing people to help make the community a better place for all residents. As a community leader, your job duties vary depending on the city and the issues being addressed. However, you typically work to establish community-wide goals, listen to the needs of the people, and group volunteers into teams that can address issues. It’s also common for a community leader to be a liaison between people and the authorities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Leader, you need strong organizational skills, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the community you serve, often backed by relevant education or volunteer involvement. Familiarity with communication platforms, event planning tools, and community management systems is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, active listening, and conflict resolution abilities help you motivate and unite diverse groups. These competencies are vital to fostering engagement, resolving issues, and promoting positive change within the community.

What are some common challenges faced by community leaders, and how can they be addressed?

Community Leaders often encounter challenges such as balancing diverse opinions, managing conflicts, and maintaining engagement among members. To address these issues, it's important to establish clear communication channels, set community guidelines, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. Regular check-ins, transparent decision-making, and proactive conflict resolution strategies can help build trust and sustain a positive community atmosphere.

What is the difference between Community Leader vs Community Organizer?

AspectCommunity LeaderCommunity Organizer
Required CredentialsVaries; often no formal certification, but leadership experience helpsOften requires training or certification in community development or organizing
Work EnvironmentLeads community initiatives, meetings, and programs; may work independently or with organizationsFocuses on mobilizing community members, planning events, and advocacy efforts
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, local government, grassroots groupsNonprofits, advocacy groups, social services

Both roles involve engaging with communities, but Community Leaders typically provide guidance and vision, while Community Organizers focus on mobilizing and coordinating community members for specific initiatives. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role for your skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Community Leader job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,545 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Community Living Leader- Women's Shelter

ATLANTA UNION MISSION CORPORATION

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Do you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry?
Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others?
Are you looking for a life-changing work experience?
If so, consider joining us at the Atlanta Mission, where we provide life-transforming experiences for everyone that joins our team: employees, clients, donors, and volunteers. We serve over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience and witness radical life transformations.
The Community Living Leader is a critical member of our ministry by providing leadership to Community Living Assistants (CLA's) and clients.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
  • Provides oversight and direction to all Community Living Assistants by providing supervision, guidance, training, accountability and performance management
  • Plans utilization of team, assign duties, and serves as back-up during absence of Community Living Assistants
  • Prepares monthly schedule for team members, ensuring adequate shift coverage
  • Develops and updates manuals for documentation of community living guidelines, policies, procedures, and Community Living Assistant responsibilities
  • Develops goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish community living-related job duties
  • Resolves conflict and provides resolution for clients
  • Tracks bed count, bed assignments, and bed movement of clients
  • Coordinates and manages communication between clients and team members and follow up to ensure complete service delivery
  • Works closely with Client Support Services team to ensure cleanliness of facility, safety and security precautions are followed, and any other facility items related to community living
  • Works directly with Volunteer/Partnerships Coordinators in implementation of volunteer services
  • Prepares monthly statistical and narrative reports
  • Assists with the public relations/marketing/development teams by leading in-house tours

You will uphold the following Christ-Centered values:
  • Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus
  • Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided
  • Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve
  • Joyfully Celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.
  • Strength in Unity: You embrace God's desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.

Position Requirements:
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience
  • Proven experience supervising and scheduling frontline staff in a residential or shelter environment
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and conflict resolution practices
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team while holding staff accountable to expectations
  • Skilled in crisis management, problem-solving, and maintaining a safe, respectful community living environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing staff, clients, and cross-functional coordination
  • Proficient in documenting policies, procedures, reports, and shift schedules with accuracy
  • Comfortable collaborating with volunteers, facilities teams, and development staff
  • Flexible, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • Ability to represent the organization professionally during facility tours and public engagement

Physical Requirements:
  • Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing, walking and sitting)
  • Must have the ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment
  • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50lbs

Special Requirements
The Community Living Leader position is classified as an Essential Role. Employees in this role are expected to be available to work on-site during emergencies, including but not limited to public health crises, severe weather events, or government-mandated actions. Work schedules and responsibilities may be adjusted based on organizational needs, which may include occasional overnight shifts to ensure the safety and continuity of shelter operations.
What We Offer
Employee Benefits:
  • Retirement Savings with Matching Contribution
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Benefits:
  • 3 Weeks Paid Time Off accrued during your first year
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 4 Mental Health Days/year
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Medical Concierge
  • Spiritual & Professional Training & Development

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