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Friendship Community

Program Specialist

Lititz, PA · On-site

The Program Specialist is responsible for assuring that quality and documentation standards meet Friendship Community and State Regulations. The Program Specialist oversees a caseload of 20-30 ...

City of Baldwin Park

Program Specialist

Baldwin Park, CA · On-site

$23.73 - $24.68/hr

JOB SUMMARY PROGRAM SPECIALIST HOURLY SALARY: $23.73 - $24.68 THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL TWO (2) PART-TIME VACANCIES IN THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FILING DEADLINE This ...

Baldwin Park

Program Specialist

Baldwin Park, CA · On-site

$23.73 - $24.68/hr

Recreation & Community Services Opening Date: 07/24/2026 Closing Date: Continuous JOB SUMMARY PROGRAM SPECIALIST HOURLY SALARY: $23.73 - $24.68 THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL TWO (2) PART-TIME VACANCIES ...

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How much do community program specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for community program specialist in the United States is $68,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a community program specialist?

Community Program Specialists are professionals who develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services designed to meet the needs of a specific community. They often collaborate with local organizations, government agencies, and residents to identify issues, set goals, and coordinate resources. Their responsibilities can include planning events, conducting outreach, tracking program outcomes, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Overall, they play a key role in improving community well-being and fostering positive relationships among stakeholders.

How does a community program specialist typically collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders?

Community Program Specialists frequently partner with local organizations, government agencies, and community leaders to develop and implement effective programs. Collaboration often involves coordinating meetings, gathering input from stakeholders, and aligning program goals with community needs. Building and maintaining these relationships is crucial for ensuring successful outreach, securing resources, and increasing program impact. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to facilitate these partnerships and foster a positive, cooperative environment.

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

To thrive as a Community Program Specialist, you need strong organizational, program management, and community outreach skills, often supported by a bachelor's degree in social sciences or a related field. Familiarity with data management systems, grant writing tools, and reporting software is typically required. Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, and cultural competency help build strong relationships with diverse community members and partners. These skills ensure effective program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and measurable community impact.
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Infographic showing various Community Program Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,012 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Community Program Specialist

Dover, DE • On-site

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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$82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

United States Department Of Agriculture rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

457th of 857 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

This position is in the State Office of Dover, Delaware, USDA-Rural Development. While occupying this position, the incumbent will become sufficiently familiar with the programs of the organization and their relationship with other organizations to satisfactorily perform the full range of duties under the supervisory control described in the target position.
This vacancy announcement is open to current Rural Development Employees only.Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Important! If your resume does not show complete information for each job entry, your application will be considered incomplete.
Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
For GS-11 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience planning actions and issues, as well as technical content of State, community or economic development, strategic plans, and initiatives and/or work-related documents. Experience assisting with the evaluation of the State's, or community or economic development entity's procedures, standards, guides, reports, forms, informational releases, and/or training materials designed to promote more efficient operations and overcome deficiencies. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR a combination of education as described and specialized experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Employment Type: OTHER

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