How to hire a community service coordinator

How to hire a community service coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step community service coordinator 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 service coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new community service coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a community service coordinator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a community service coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a community service coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list presents community service coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Community Service Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Community Service Coordinator	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.	$14-25
   Youth Program Coordinator	A youth program coordinator is in charge of implementing, developing, and evaluating programs for the community youths. Youth program coordinators identify community youths' interests and requirements and find organizations or resources to help them... Show more	$12-24
   Residential Coordinator	A residential coordinator oversees the daily operations of nursing homes, ensuring patients get to receive optimal care and service. Their responsibilities include setting goals and guidelines, coordinating staff, liaising with external parties such as vendors and suppliers, organizing activities and programs, establishing timelines, and developing strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mental Health
   • Social Work
   • Community Resources
   • Community Outreach
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Support Services
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Technical Assistance
   • Direct Supervision
   • CPR
   • Local Community
   • Service Coordination
   • Community Agencies
   • Medicaid

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   Responsibilities:

   • Facilitate development of veterans individual rehabilitation plans, which provide purpose, organization and empowerment to achieve life goals.
   • Help to obtain and maintain all applicable documentation require by licensing and/or Medicaid in the provision of services.
   • Assist family/resident with Medicaid application.
   • Provide customers with product and services information to influence a desire behavior; and assist with proper identification of eligible patients.
   • Communicate effectively with low-income housing residents promoting education, i.e., obtaining GED or enrolling in a college program.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, community service coordinators' average salary in georgia is 39% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level community service coordinators earn 42% less than senior-level community service coordinators.
   • Certifications. A community service coordinator 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 service coordinator's salary.

   Average community service coordinator salary

   $40,227yearly

   $19.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level community service coordinator salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average community service coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$52,037	$25
   2	California	$50,758	$24
   3	Washington	$50,628	$24
   4	Illinois	$48,472	$23
   5	New Mexico	$47,573	$23
   6	New Jersey	$46,062	$22
   7	Virginia	$45,395	$22
   8	Connecticut	$45,174	$22
   9	Wisconsin	$44,640	$21
   10	Florida	$44,068	$21
   11	New York	$43,898	$21
   12	Pennsylvania	$43,359	$21
   13	Massachusetts	$41,742	$20
   14	Oregon	$41,458	$20
   15	Minnesota	$41,322	$20
   16	Colorado	$40,796	$20
   17	Texas	$39,928	$19
   18	Iowa	$39,426	$19
   19	Maryland	$38,932	$19
   20	Kansas	$36,683	$18

   Average community service coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Vertex Pharmaceuticals	$54,781	$26.34
   2	King County	$48,919	$23.52	5
   3	Santa Fe Public Schools	$48,582	$23.36
   4	Ventura County Community Foundation	$48,114	$23.13
   5	Delaware Guidance Services	$45,616	$21.93	9
   6	Eagle County	$45,604	$21.93
   7	TASC	$45,533	$21.89	2
   8	Mile High United Way	$44,805	$21.54	1
   9	Northern Essex Community College	$44,485	$21.39	4
   10	Erickson Senior Living	$44,246	$21.27	2
   11	University of Wisconsin System	$44,207	$21.25	2
   12	Council for Relationships	$43,586	$20.95
   13	Integral Group	$43,252	$20.79	1
   14	CHKD Thrift Store	$43,222	$20.78
   15	America's Test Kitchen	$42,946	$20.65
   16	Triangle Services	$42,838	$20.60	1
   17	City Of San Mateo	$42,440	$20.40
   18	LifeWorks	$42,256	$20.32	1
   19	Vidant Health	$42,174	$20.28
   20	Middlesex Community College	$42,146	$20.26	9

4. Writing a community service coordinator job description

   A community service coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a community service coordinator job description:

   Community service coordinator job description example

   Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to lead the resource development efforts of the newly created Sioux City office of LSI's Refugee and Immigrant Services. This role will be critical in helping acquire and maintain the necessary volunteer, in-kind, financial, and employment resources needed to support the programs and services offered in the region.
   What You'll Do
   
   Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, and steward relationships to ensure increased and sustainable resource support for LSI's Refugee and Immigrant Services in Sioux City and the surrounding region. Serve as the liaison and relationship manager with area employers to understand and connect to employment opportunities for LSI clients. Develop and maintain relationships with faith communities, civic organizations, and individuals to meet annual goals related to the programs volunteer, in-kind, and financial needs. Develop and manage a community engagement plan to maximize and grow the pool of various community resources and partners needed. Work collaboratively with other members of philanthropy and church relations, refugee and immigrant services, marketing and communications teams and other key partners to enhance financial outcomes and community engagement for Refugee and Immigrant Services and LSI as an agency.
   
   How We'll Support You
   
   On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:
   
   * A competitive salary
   * A 401(k) with employer match
   * Generous paid time off
   * A flexible work schedule
   * Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and vision insurance
   * Career-building opportunities
   * Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
   * As a non-profit employer, many LSI employees also qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.
   
   What You'll Need
   
   Required: Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years experience in development (professional fundraising experience) or related field such as sales or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.
   
   It's their life. It's your career.
   
   Make a difference in both at LSI!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right community service coordinator 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 service coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit community service coordinator 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 service coordinators, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 service coordinator

   Once you've decided on a perfect community service coordinator 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.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new community service coordinator 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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