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Job outlook for community service directors in the United States
Are community service director jobs in demand?
Community service director job and salary trends over time
Community service director jobs over time
Community service director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,960 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,952 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,960 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,878 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,777 | 0.00% |
Average community service director salary over time
Community service director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,390 | $32.40 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $65,017 | $31.26 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $63,245 | $30.41 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $62,064 | $29.84 | --0.9% |
| 2021 | $62,626 | $30.11 | +1.8% |
Community service director jobs by state
Most common states for community service directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 147 | 21% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 177 | 20% |
| 3 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 738 | 15% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 270 | 15% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 532 | 11% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 525 | 11% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 442 | 11% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 421 | 6% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 218 | 4% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 214 | 4% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 146 | 4% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 129 | 4% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 36 | 4% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 28 | 4% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 26 | 4% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,116 | 3% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 642 | 3% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 407 | 3% |
| 19 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 274 | 3% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 28 | 3% |
Most common cities for community service directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millville | 1 | 4% | $95,807 |
| 2 | Foster City | 1 | 3% | $93,316 |
| 3 | Westerville | 1 | 3% | $67,331 |
| 4 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $93,419 |
Community Service Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of community service director experts
Middle Tennessee State University
Thiel College
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Community Service Director job market given the pandemic?
Frank Lambert Ph.D.: Undoubtedly, while the pandemic is continuing, and possibly beyond, comfort working with technology will become an even more pronounced trend for librarians. From information literacy, to running programs online and conducting online instruction, to story times, technology is what helps connect communities with their public libraries even more. Libraries were stuck between a rock and a hard place when the pandemic struck. For SO many people in our community, the library is their primary source with the outside world via the WWW. When libraries had to close to reduce the chances of disease spread, not only was computer access to the Internet lost, but so was access to the Internet at home for those people who could not afford Internet access and instead have to rely on mobile hotspots for access. With libraries closed though, these hotspots could not be signed out. In the future, government should consider libraries an essential service. How was a community member to apply for unemployment benefits if he/she did not have access to the WWW from home? How can that same member apply for other social services or apply for a new job without an Internet connection? Had governments declared public libraries essential services and provided them with the resources needed to stay open, including giving libraries power over enforcing mask mandates, then the pandemic might have had a different look to it.
What soft skills should all Community Service Directors possess?
Frank Lambert Ph.D.: Graduates in librarianship should have a definite public service ethic as one of their primary soft skills. Librarianship is a rewarding career, but you will not get rich being one. However, people become librarians more often than not just based on that desire to serve. Being a team player is very helpful. You need to work with other professionals and paraprofessionals closely. Working well in a team environment is pretty much essential, regardless whether you are working at a public service desk or behind the scenes in a technical services department. Being open to learning new things is a great soft skill. If you thrive in environments where the only constant is change, then librarianship is a great career. Finally, if you like puzzles or solving problems, then librarianship is for you. You want to run towards challenging information-based problems to start working on them right away. There is nothing more satisfying than finding the answer to a complex and challenging information-based problem and seeing the gratitude on your patron's face.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Community Service Director job market given the pandemic?
Mary Beth Mason Ph.D.: I think we are going to see teletherapy as a more common service delivery model across settings. I think that that will be what I call a "Pandemic Positive". I think many states will pass legislation post pandemic for teletherapy to be a reimbursable service.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Community Service Directors?
Mary Beth Mason Ph.D.: I think one of the great things about being a speech-language pathologist is that we can work across the lifespan in a variety of settings. In order to have that flexibility, graduates should get their Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), professional state license, and credential to work in public school setting. It is important to get those three credentials as soon as possible after graduation because they will meet the current standards. If they wait, there might be new standards in place which means they might need additional coursework and/or pass additional tests.