Social and Community Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

$78,240
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+6% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Social and community service managers oversee programs that help individuals and communities thrive, from food banks and homeless shelters to youth development centers and mental health clinics. They spend their days coordinating services, supervising staff like social workers and counselors, and ensuring programs run smoothly and effectively. A typical day might include reviewing case files, meeting with community partners, managing budgets, developing new initiatives to address emerging needs, and ensuring their organization complies with regulations and grant requirements.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Business/Commerce(masters)Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
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Business/Commerce(masters)Northwestern University, IL
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Business/Commerce(masters)Emory University, GA
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Business/Commerce(masters)University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA
$159,747
Business/Commerce(masters)Michigan State University, MI
$133,992
Public Administration(masters)Harvard University, MA
$133,307
Business/Commerce(masters)University of Denver, CO
$132,833
Community Organization and Advocacy(masters)Northwestern University, IL
$130,419
Business/Commerce(masters)Johns Hopkins University, MD
$128,210
Business/Commerce(masters)University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
$127,264
Business/Commerce(masters)Indiana University-Bloomington, IN
$125,488
Public Administration(doctoral)Capella University, MN
$122,967
Social Work(doctoral)New York University, NY
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Business/Commerce(masters)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN
$117,414
Business/Commerce(masters)Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA
$116,023
Business/Commerce(masters)Northeastern University Professional Programs, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Northeastern University, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Nichols College, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Harvard University, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Bentley University, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
$115,920
Business/Commerce(masters)Drexel University, PA
$112,692
Business/Commerce(masters)Grand Valley State University, MI
$112,465
Public Administration(masters)Calumet College of Saint Joseph, IN
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Public Administration(masters)Anna Maria College, MA
$110,456

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