How to hire a director community programs

How to hire a director community programs, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director community programs hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the director community programs you need to hire. Certain director community programs 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 director community programs's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, directors community programs 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 director community programs salaries for various positions.

   Type of Director Community Programs	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Community Programs	Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public.	$21-52
   Student Manager	Student managers are executives who assist in coaching staff with practice management and games. They are employed to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the organizations... Show more	$17-33
   House Manager	A household manager is someone who manages a household completely. Household managers have various duties and may manage staff depending on the size of a household... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Program Development
   • Program Directors
   • Mental Health
   • Medicaid
   • Social Work
   • Professional Development
   • Community Outreach
   • Community Engagement
   • Substance Abuse
   • Community Programs
   • Clinical Supervision
   • Press Releases
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Crisis Intervention

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Design, implement and manage day-to-day operation of the 21st CCLC grant support afterschool program.
   • Provide client advocacy and review services for Medicaid billing.
   • Support and monitoring of Medicaid and CARF accreditation audits and performance improvement projects.
   • Implement process improvements and Medicare department reorganization that establish a foundation for improve member outcomes and satisfaction and increase product margins.
   • Coordinate activities and correspondence with liability insurance, health insurance, payroll and benefit companies.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director community programs job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A director community programs salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a director community programs in Oklahoma may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level director community programs usually earns less than a senior-level director community programs. Additionally, a director community programs with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average director community programs salary

   $69,648yearly

   $33.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director community programs salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average director community programs salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$89,658	$43
   2	Virginia	$79,803	$38
   3	Arizona	$79,584	$38
   4	District of Columbia	$78,670	$38
   5	Oregon	$76,714	$37
   6	Michigan	$75,762	$36
   7	Colorado	$75,127	$36
   8	Massachusetts	$74,753	$36
   9	Washington	$71,165	$34
   10	New York	$70,889	$34
   11	Tennessee	$68,915	$33
   12	Maryland	$68,492	$33
   13	Indiana	$66,814	$32
   14	Pennsylvania	$63,213	$30
   15	South Carolina	$61,317	$29
   16	Arkansas	$60,826	$29
   17	Texas	$59,240	$28
   18	Florida	$57,456	$28
   19	Georgia	$57,194	$28
   20	Oklahoma	$56,219	$27

   Average director community programs salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Massasoit Community College	$122,151	$58.73
   2	Solera	$119,967	$57.68
   3	Amazon	$116,670	$56.09	94
   4	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$114,335	$54.97	1
   5	ONR	$113,757	$54.69
   6	The University of Kansas Health System	$111,970	$53.83	4
   7	Splunk	$110,257	$53.01
   8	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	$106,052	$50.99	4
   9	Georgetown University	$101,317	$48.71	3
   10	CommunityHealthlink	$92,634	$44.54
   11	University of Rochester	$90,768	$43.64	8
   12	Medical University of South Carolina	$86,203	$41.44	1
   13	Community Human Services	$84,776	$40.76	3
   14	The Jewish Federations of North America	$84,507	$40.63
   15	Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center	$83,585	$40.19	4
   16	Alphanumeric	$81,345	$39.11
   17	Bucknell University	$78,493	$37.74
   18	Riverside Community Care	$76,367	$36.71	1
   19	Trilogy Health Services	$75,796	$36.44	2
   20	Whitney Center	$74,603	$35.87

4. Writing a director community programs job description

   A good director community programs job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a director community programs job description:

   Director community programs job description example

   The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is currently seeking out a Division Director of Community Programs and Work Services. The position will be a member of the Senior Leadership team and will work in partnership with the Executive Director in developing and implementing a strategic plan that supports the agencies guiding principles and will foster the long term health of The Arc. This best person for this position will be forward thinking in their development of programs and of program staff.
   
   The person in this position must have a BA or BS in human services field however, MA/MS is Preferred, as well as a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience. This person will need to have a valid driver's license in good standing along with appropriate auto insurance and the ability to demonstrate effective writing and accounting skills, as well as demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of Senior Leadership.
   
   Some responsibilities include but are not limited to, Providing effective and inspiring leadership, as well as stewardship for all programs assigned, Direct, manage, evaluate and ensure division businesses and service programs are effective and in compliance with all appropriate regulatory standards and that reports, data and other information required by funding and/or regulatory agencies are prepared accurately and submitted timely, Actively design, implement, support and evaluate service programs and business opportunities, as well as lead a high performing team of program directors and managers by further developing and implementing recruitment, training and retention strategies.
   
   A Person in this position would be responsible for using independent judgment to make employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, training, scheduling of work hours, monitoring job performance, evaluating and disciplining assigned staff as well as Ensuring timely processing, and submission of all individual attendance and billing records per agency's procedure and more.
   
   Most importantly, the best person for this position would actively support and further the mission of The Arc of the Quad Cities Area: "To empower people with disabilities to believe in their own unique abilities and achieve their full potential by providing quality, innovative services that focus on advocacy, independence, employment, meaningful community life and personal happiness."
   APPLY TODAY! www.arcqca.org
   
   "We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status."

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find directors community programs for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director community programs job on Zippia to find and recruit director community programs candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit directors community programs, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 director community programs

   Once you've found the director community programs candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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