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Community Development Worker

Based on 35 assessments

20% Low risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Community Development Worker profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
40%
Realistic risk
20%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context.

Distribution across 35 profiles. Middle half of Community Development Workers score between 16% and 23%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 13%
27% · p90
On-screen work 15%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 40%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 9%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 35%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Community Development Worker, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Conducting door-to-door visits or surveys to assess community needs, gather feedback, or encourage participation in programs (e.g., housing, health, or social services)
deep expertise
33% AD 4%
Coordinating with local government, nonprofits, and businesses to align resources and support for community initiatives (e.g., partnerships, sponsorships, or volunteer recruitment)
deep expertise
21% AA 3%
Organizing and facilitating local community meetings to discuss neighborhood issues, gather input, and plan collective actions (e.g., town halls, focus groups, or workshops)
some context needed
17% AA 4%
Developing and distributing outreach materials (e.g., flyers, newsletters, or social media posts) to inform the community about events, resources, or opportunities
12% DA 13%
Providing one-on-one support to residents, such as helping them access social services, navigate bureaucracy, or resolve conflicts (e.g., housing disputes, benefits applications)
some context needed
7% AD 16%
Writing reports, grant applications, or proposals to secure funding for community projects (e.g., playgrounds, job training, or food banks)
6% DD 56%
Monitoring and evaluating the progress of community projects, including collecting data, analyzing outcomes, and adjusting strategies as needed
1% AD 42%

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