Career profile · SOC 11-9151

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.

Median salary
$78,240
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
5.5/10
automation risk

Salary distribution (US)

Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.

Bottom 10%
$46,230
25th %ile
$58,070
Median
$78,240
75th %ile
$101,070
Top 10%
$127,210

Top skills

Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking Coordination Service Orientation Judgment and Decision Making Complex Problem Solving Management of Personnel Resources Monitoring

Knowledge you'll build

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • English Language
  • Psychology
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Education and Training
  • Law and Government
  • Personnel and Human Resources

A day in the life

Your morning begins with a staff meeting where you check in on caseloads, review program outcomes, and make sure your team has the resources they need to serve clients effectively. By mid-morning you are reviewing grant applications or drafting a report for a funder showing how your after-school program improved graduation rates. Afternoons could involve meeting with city officials about expanding a homeless outreach initiative, interviewing candidates for a new case manager position, or visiting a community center to see your programs in action. The work is demanding but deeply fulfilling because every decision you make directly improves someone's quality of life.

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