Community Relations Director Jobs

Community Relations Directors build strong relationships between organizations and the communities they serve. They guide outreach, develop partnerships, and lead initiatives that strengthen trust, address local priorities, and support organizational goals. Explore vetted leadership opportunities on Ladders, including Community Relations Director jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Community Relations Director Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and industry, but often include setting community engagement strategy, managing nonprofit and government partnerships, overseeing outreach programs, and representing the organization at public events. Directors may also coordinate volunteer initiatives, respond to community concerns, and track the outcomes of programs and partnerships.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experienced leaders with strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills. Relevant backgrounds may include public relations, corporate social responsibility, public affairs, nonprofit leadership, or community development. Budget management, team leadership, program evaluation, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders can also be valuable.

Where Community Relations Directors Work

Community Relations Directors can work in corporations, healthcare systems, universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations with significant community partnerships. The scope of the role depends on the organization’s mission, geographic reach, and engagement priorities.

Find Community Relations Director Opportunities

Explore Community Relations Director openings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role expectations, compare employers, and identify positions that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$95K - $115K *

Champion the legal landscape by providing expert counsel on commercial, technology, privacy, and employment matters. Collaborate with diverse teams to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts while ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in managing major tunnel construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and f...

Frederick, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on driving growth and customer satisfaction in the commercial and industrial sector. Leverage your sales expertise to manage accounts, resolve customer issues, and identify...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape and elevate business operations and account management, driving resource optimization and client satisfaction. Collaborate with leadership to enhance project delivery and expand client relations...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Transform mid-market restaurant sales by driving new-logo revenue, managing full-cycle sales, and building strong business cases. Engage key decision-makers, exceed quotas, and create scalable sales s...

Plano, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$246K - $332K *

Transform the future of field operations by leading strategic initiatives that enhance commercial effectiveness and drive measurable impact across customer-facing teams. Collaborate with cross-functio...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $316K *

Empower your career by leading strategic engagement with oncology thought leaders. Drive insights and relationships that shape brand strategy and launch readiness for innovative therapies in Head & Ne...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate in a high-growth, cross-functional role to transform ambiguous challenges into strategic outcomes, driving key initiatives that propel company growth and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Explore the dynamic world of social media strategy, driving engagement and visibility for open source AI projects. Lead content creation, community interaction, and event promotion to amplify our miss...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $265K *

Empower your career by optimizing sales operations and driving efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, manage forecasts, and implement strategic initiatives that supp...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$262K - $341K *

Join a team that's driving cybersecurity growth by building relationships with SLED accounts. Leverage your sales expertise to tackle evolving challenges and expand Cisco's security footprint across t...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders in nephrology, driving impactful engagement and collaboration across teams to support the growth of FILSPARI® and enhance brand influence in th...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage with key organizations driving community-based care by leading full-cycle sales efforts. Drive pipeline development, lead compelling demos, and establish meaningful partnerships that enhance he...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead impactful internal communications strategies, partnering with executives to shape narratives in an AI-native environment. Define best practices and ensure effective messaging for a globally distr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping creative vision for casino marketing initiatives. Drive high-impact campaigns across multiple channels while building a high-performing team and ensuring brand consistency a...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $125K *

Join us to lead audit engagements for governmental and nonprofit clients, mentor emerging auditors, and solve complex accounting challenges while delivering exceptional client service in a fully remot...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client relationships by leading Client Success teams to ensure operational excellence, proactive issue resolution, and strategic growth, while fostering collaboration across departments to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Reimagine growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing digital services and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to drive business development, capture opportunities, and f...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $118K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in paid search advertising, driving client success through innovative strategies and performance optimization while fostering professional growth and collabo...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $118K *

Drive success by leading a dynamic team in paid search advertising, optimizing client strategies, and enhancing performance metrics. Foster talent development while managing key client relationships t...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $157K *

Empower healthcare transformation by driving new business growth across large systems. Leverage AI solutions and technology to build executive relationships and navigate complex sales cycles in the Mi...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $119K *

Transform the landscape of fraud detection by leading a skilled SIU team. Oversee investigations, collaborate with law enforcement, and ensure compliance while mentoring staff to uphold integrity in h...

Newark, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive program success by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing reporting, and optimizing engagement strategies for a global enterprise account, ensuring alignment with client goals and employe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance federal human capital operations through independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and effective program delivery. Collaborate on data-driven insights to improve efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive client success by managing relationships, enhancing satisfaction, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional service and exceed client expectations throu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Community Relations Director do?question toggle

    A Community Relations Director leads an organization’s engagement with local communities and external stakeholders. The role may include building partnerships, overseeing outreach programs, representing the organization, and measuring community impact.

  • What qualifications are common for Community Relations Director jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for leadership experience in community engagement, public relations, public affairs, nonprofit management, or a related field. Strong communication, partnership development, project management, and team leadership skills are commonly valued.

  • Where can Community Relations Directors work?question toggle

    They may work for corporations, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, universities, government agencies, and other institutions that manage community partnerships or outreach programs.

  • Do Community Relations Director jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying Community Relations Director opportunities there.