5 of the Best Types of Community Jobs in 2026

Discover some great types of Community jobs that are hiring now.

High Paying Community Jobs

• Senior Community

  Salary range: $41,500 - $103,000

  Senior Community is a common job search query. Most salaries for Senior Community jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $103,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Community job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Community Director

  Salary range: $50,000 - $68,000

  Qualifications to become a community director vary, but may include a degree or job experience in real estate or property management. If you work as a community director for student housing at a university, you may need a degree in student affairs. There are also voluntary professional certifications available, such as the property manager (CPM) accreditation from the Institute of Real Estate Management or the Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) accreditation from the National Center for Housing Management. The duties of a community director are to achieve apartment leasing goals, supervise relations with residents, manage maintenance services, and inspect the property regularly.

• Community Manager

  Salary range: $47,000 - $67,000

  A community manager helps companies reach customers through social media, company events, and brand initiatives. You can become a community manager by earning a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers typically look for candidates with prior work experience in social media management or brand development. Consider completing an internship or volunteer opportunity with a community manager or social media manager to learn about coordinating events and promoting a company brand to customers. If you have experience in building relationships with customers and creating social media posts that are creative and professional, consider applying for a job as a community manager.

• Community Coordinator

  Salary range: $40,000 - $64,000

  Beginning a career as a community coordinator requires you have some formal qualifications and education, typically at least a bachelor’s degree in social services or a closely related field. You may also pursue additional certification, as with that offered by the National Organization for Human Services. Many community coordinators begin their career with entry-level positions adjacent to community coordinators, in order to better learn the job duties and responsibilities before transitioning into a full coordinator role. Success in this field requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Community Internship

  Salary range: $26,000 - $36,500

  An Internship is a position within your desired field that pays little or no money but offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience. This may set you apart for your future job search. Generally, Internships are almost expected by employers on an entry-level candidate’s resume. You are much more of an asset to an employer if you have some work experience.