Community Education Manager

Career Guide

A Community Education Manager designs and runs educational programs for local communities. The role blends program planning, partnership building, and team coordination to increase participation, improve learning outcomes, and ensure programs meet community needs.

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Key Responsibilities

Assess community needs through listening sessions and basic research
Design education programs and workshop series aligned to community priorities
Build partnerships with schools, nonprofits, employers, and local agencies
Recruit and support instructors, volunteers, and facilitators
Plan program schedules, locations, and accessibility support
Manage program budgets, purchasing, and vendor coordination
Market programs through local outreach and digital channels
Track enrollment, attendance, and participant feedback
Measure outcomes and report impact to leaders and funders
Ensure participant safety, privacy, and inclusive practices

Top Skills for Success

Program Management

Community Outreach

Stakeholder Management

Partnership Development

Curriculum Planning

Facilitation

Budget Management

Marketing Communications

Data Literacy

Impact Measurement

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Program Manager Community Engagement Director Education Program Director Nonprofit Operations Manager

Workforce Development Manager

Transition Opportunities

Training and Development Manager Learning and Development Manager

Public Health Education Manager

Grants Manager Partnerships Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Budget ForecastingVendor ManagementGrant ReportingOutcome EvaluationDigital MarketingVolunteer ManagementAccessibility PlanningConflict Resolution

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple program dashboard, document a repeatable planning process, and practice writing short impact summaries. Ask to own a small budget line, lead one partnership from start to finish, and run structured feedback cycles after each program.

Market Intelligence Report

Community Education Manager is part of the Education, Instruction & Training Roles - Other category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 50,000 to 65,000

Mid LevelUSD 65,000 to 85,000

Senior LevelUSD 85,000 to 115,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand. Hiring is supported by workforce development programs, community health education, nonprofit services, and public sector initiatives. Competition can be higher in education and nonprofit sectors where budgets are tighter.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Public school districtsCommunity collegesUniversitiesPublic librariesCity and county government departmentsWorkforce development boardsHospitals and health systemsCommunity health organizationsNational and local nonprofitsMuseums and cultural institutions

Industry Sectors

EducationGovernmentNonprofitHealthcareWorkforce DevelopmentArts and CultureCommunity Services

Recommended Next Steps

Create a one page program plan that includes goals, audience, schedule, budget, and measurement

Build a partner list of 25 local organizations and set up 10 introductory meetings

Develop a basic outreach toolkit with email templates, flyers, and a social posting plan

Set up tracking for enrollment, attendance, and feedback using a spreadsheet or basic reporting tool

Lead a pilot workshop series and publish a short results summary with participation and outcomes

Collect two references from partners or instructors that speak to reliability and collaboration

Tailor your resume to highlight program size, budget size, participation numbers, and outcomes