How to hire a community center worker

How to hire a community center worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step community center worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a community center worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new community center worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the community center worker you need to hire. Certain community center worker roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A community center worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, community center workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents community center worker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Community Center Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Community Center Worker	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$7-20
   Liaison	A liaison is a middle person responsible for collaborating different institutes, managing professional relationships to create benefiting results that would help a business' meet its goals and objectives. Duties of a liaison include facilitating communications, establishing partnership contract plans and procedures, managing conflicts, providing immediate resolution for concerns, and evaluating collaboration parameters... Show more	$14-45
   Advocate	An advocate is a voice for the voiceless. It is their responsibility to speak on behalf of an individual or a particular cause... Show more	$12-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Phone Calls
   • Community Resources
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Computer Software
   • Front Desk
   • Customer Service
   • Community Events
   • Computer System

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the schools social networking sites including facebook, twitter and MySpace.
   • Compile comprehensive spreadsheets for staff review noting inaccuracies/discrepancies in digital alumni records; research and photocopy records, compile referential packets
   • Facilitate monthly community meetings to ascertain interests of community members; provide PowerPoint presentations, showing progress of various initiatives.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your community center worker job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A community center worker salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, community center workers' average salary in utah is 56% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level community center workers earn 64% less than senior-level community center workers.
   • Certifications. A community center worker with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a community center worker's salary.

   Average community center worker salary

   $12.24hourly

   $25,461 yearly

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   Entry-level community center worker salary

   $15,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average community center worker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$44,812	$22
   2	New Jersey	$43,044	$21
   3	California	$37,468	$18
   4	Massachusetts	$35,936	$17
   5	New York	$32,599	$16
   6	Rhode Island	$31,733	$15
   7	Ohio	$30,837	$15
   8	Pennsylvania	$30,587	$15
   9	Illinois	$29,633	$14
   10	Kansas	$26,256	$13
   11	Oregon	$25,843	$12
   12	Texas	$22,657	$11
   13	Missouri	$22,231	$11
   14	South Carolina	$20,388	$10
   15	Utah	$19,608	$9

   Average community center worker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Georgetown University	$50,437	$24.25	2
   2	State Bar of Michigan	$44,220	$21.26	1
   3	Salt Lake County	$36,154	$17.38	8
   4	City of Portland	$32,575	$15.66	5
   5	Trudeau Memorial Center	$30,331	$14.58
   6	Kelly Services	$29,760	$14.31	28
   7	Bath & Body Works	$28,089	$13.50
   8	Pier 1	$27,315	$13.13
   9	State of Missouri	$26,979	$12.97
   10	State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia	$25,488	$12.25	44
   11	Americorps	$24,989	$12.01	44
   12	Aramark	$24,767	$11.91	1,473
   13	The Salvation Army	$24,313	$11.69	178
   14	Dickinson Center, Inc.	$23,960	$11.52
   15	Police Athletic League	$23,519	$11.31

4. Writing a community center worker job description

   A job description for a community center worker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a community center worker job description:

   Community center worker job description example

   The Department of Corrections is seeking individuals whose primary purpose is to provide care, custody, control, monitoring, and supervision of the re-entrant population housed at a state-operated community corrections center, and to assist other staff in facilitating and monitoring the changes necessary for the offender's successful completion of the program for re-entry back into the community.
   
   If you want to leave work each day knowing you are assisting in supporting the department's initiatives by preparing re-entrants for successful transition back into their families and the community, this is the position for you! Apply today!
   
   The Corrections Community Center Monitor provides care, custody, control, monitoring and supervision of re-entrants; and ensures safety and security of the state-operated Community Corrections Center (CCC).
   
   Maintains the Daily Activity Log. Observes re-entrant behavior though one-on-one and group interactions, as well as through the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system. Conducts and documents re-entrant counts, fire drills, and scheduled/unscheduled searches or re-entrants, their property, and living/common areas for contraband. Maintains and inventories re-entrant prescription medications, security equipment, tools, toxic chemicals, and housekeeping supplies. Maintains the sign-in/out register for all re-entrants and visitors. Controls re-entrant and visitor movement within the CCC.
   
   Conducts new re-entrant orientation to the CCC which includes reviewing Department of Corrections (DOC)/CCC policies, rules, and regulations; provides information on availability of public services; makes room assignments; assigns housekeeping duties; etc. Conducts re-entrant destination checks via community and/or telephone contact. Administers and documents breathalyzer and urinalysis tests upon return to the CCC. Writes behavior observations, issues misconducts, and attends disciplinary hearings. Facilitates and monitors necessary changes to aides in the re-entrants' successful release back into the community. Conducts daily inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety and security of all areas. Assists with keeping the center inspection-ready as directed.
   
   Provides information to visitors regarding CCC operations. Demonstrates sensitivity to public and/or crime victim needs, concerns, and complaints and takes appropriate actions to respond. Serves as a point-of-contact for law enforcement agencies. Assists/guides new monitors in performance of duties as necessary. Attends and/or participates in legal proceedings on behalf of the Bureau of Community Corrections. Performs other related duties.
   
   Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
   Work Schedule and Additional Information:
   
   * Full-time employment.
   * Community Corrections Centers are staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
   * Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,597.00 (before taxes).
   * You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   
   Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
   
   * Any combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of the job.
   
   Additional Requirements:
   
   * You must be willing and able to work in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
   * You must be able to work different shifts or irregular scheduled hours.
   * You must be willing to successfully complete 3 weeks of classroom training at the Department of Corrections Training Academy in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
   * You must be able to perform essential job functions.
   
   Preferred Qualifications (not required):
   
   * Two (2) years of experience performing public safety or security work. (Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: public safety or security work involving protection of persons and/or property and maintaining required security through enforcement of rules, regulations, and laws; public safety or security work in a correctional setting, juvenile or adult development/detention center, law enforcement entity, or military security experience)
   * One (1) year of work experience providing direction/guidance to individuals. (Examples of qualifying work experience include, but are not limited to: performing as a lead worker or supervisor assigning and evaluating work tasks, providing informal counseling, or giving orders in the Military).
   * Experience working within a secure facility (i.e. correctional setting or detention center).
   * Experience working within a law enforcement entity (local, county, state, or federal level).
   * Experience providing counseling/guidance (i.e. lead worker/supervisory, mentoring/counseling individuals, or giving orders in military).
   * Experience working within the security field.
   
   Legal Requirements:
   
   * A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring contact information.
   * You must pass a background investigation.
   
   How To Apply:
   
   * Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
   * Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
   * Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
   
   Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
   
   * 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
   
   The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right community center worker for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your community center worker job on Zippia to find and recruit community center worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit community center workers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new community center worker

   Once you've decided on a perfect community center worker candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new community center worker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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