Civic Engagement Coordinator

Also called: Civic Education Coordinator, Voter Engagement Coordinator

Helps people register to vote, learn about government, and get involved in their communities.

A day in the life

A civic engagement coordinator runs voter registration drives at high schools, organizes candidate forums, and trains volunteers on how local government works.

Pay over a career

Starting
$37k
Typical
$57k
High
$84k

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in political science or a related field.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Political Science, Public Policy.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 21-1099: Faster than average (5% to 6%).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps write materials, but registration drives, forums and getting people involved stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Government, Speech and debate, AP English Language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1099.

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