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Community Outreach Coordinator roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when employers can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Nonprofits, healthcare systems, and government contractors are among the most active sponsors for this role, offering a path to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa.
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Work type: Professional hourly
Location: Tulsa
Categories: Outreach, Events & Engagement
Pay Range: Target Salary Range: $50,300 per year
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule
Travel: May be required
Position Introduction:
Join the National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS) at the University of Oklahoma (College of Continuing Education/Outreach) and be part of a team dedicated to improving the effectiveness of human services through training, consultation, and technical assistance in Oklahoma and across the nation for over 50 years. NRCYS is a leader in youth service philosophy, best practices, and youth engagement. This position supports the Oklahoma Successful Adulthood program (OKSA). It assists eligible current and former foster youth's transition into adulthood through various services, including individualized assistance and connection to statewide resources and services. The Community Outreach Coordinator provides specialized consultation to both young people and professionals, functioning as a subject matter expert in youth engagement, transition planning, life skills education, and statewide community resources. Our goal is to ensure that young people have the tools and resources needed for a successful transition to adulthood and are empowered to plan for their future outside of foster care. This position will have a role in partnerships with community organizations and housing authorities to develop housing pathways. The ideal candidate will need to possess a positive attitude, be customer service-oriented, have strong communication and organizational skills, and enjoy talking to people daily.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer the statewide toll-free Helpline during office hours and provide excellent customer service to youth, young adults, and their supportive adults in a trauma-informed manner, connecting them with available resources and supports to assist them in successfully transitioning out of foster care.
- Create and maintain procedural documents, and develop best-practice tools and resources to support accurate and efficient service documentation.
- Determine the eligibility of youth who request services, submit referrals to community partners, and maintain accurate records of all services.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills of legislation, best practices, and trends in child, youth, and family services.
- Identify, facilitate, and participate in internal and external collaborations on current trends, best practices, and program development. Provide consultation to adult partners on how to complete OKSA-related tasks, provide trauma-informed services, and encourage positive youth development.
- Connect with community resource providers, including housing authorities, to collaborate on increasing housing pathways, develop referral processes, and strengthen existing relationships.
- Utilize data to guide work-related decisions, including incorporating youth voice in all aspects of the work.
- Uphold, safeguard, and engage in activities to support the University's mission, NRCYS’ vision, mission, values, and core principles.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 12 months experience in community outreach activities or health education.
Equivalency / Substitution: Will accept 48 months of experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 60 months experience.
Department Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in social work, human services, or a closely related field.
- 24 months of experience in supporting youth in a successful transition to adulthood, youth work, youth development, and leadership activities, or trauma-responsive service provision.
- Collaborating with public and private child welfare and/or child and youth-serving organizations.
- Knowledge regarding environmental and relational permanency.
- National child welfare federal legislation, practices, policies, and initiatives.
- Data collection and management.
- Community housing partnerships.
- Demonstrable youth/adult engagement skills.
- Effectively convey information clearly and concisely, utilizing both oral and written communication.
- Possess a proactive mindset with the ability to think critically, problem-solve, and exercise professional judgment.
- Ability to provide high-quality services while managing multiple projects under strict deadlines and minimal supervision.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/deadlines while working efficiently.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking and serving as a meeting facilitator.
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 30 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Job no: 493629
Work type: Professional hourly
Location: Tulsa
Categories: Outreach, Events & Engagement
Pay Range: Target Salary Range: $50,300 per year
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule
Travel: May be required
Position Introduction:
Join the National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS) at the University of Oklahoma (College of Continuing Education/Outreach) and be part of a team dedicated to improving the effectiveness of human services through training, consultation, and technical assistance in Oklahoma and across the nation for over 50 years. NRCYS is a leader in youth service philosophy, best practices, and youth engagement. This position supports the Oklahoma Successful Adulthood program (OKSA). It assists eligible current and former foster youth's transition into adulthood through various services, including individualized assistance and connection to statewide resources and services. The Community Outreach Coordinator provides specialized consultation to both young people and professionals, functioning as a subject matter expert in youth engagement, transition planning, life skills education, and statewide community resources. Our goal is to ensure that young people have the tools and resources needed for a successful transition to adulthood and are empowered to plan for their future outside of foster care. This position will have a role in partnerships with community organizations and housing authorities to develop housing pathways. The ideal candidate will need to possess a positive attitude, be customer service-oriented, have strong communication and organizational skills, and enjoy talking to people daily.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer the statewide toll-free Helpline during office hours and provide excellent customer service to youth, young adults, and their supportive adults in a trauma-informed manner, connecting them with available resources and supports to assist them in successfully transitioning out of foster care.
- Create and maintain procedural documents, and develop best-practice tools and resources to support accurate and efficient service documentation.
- Determine the eligibility of youth who request services, submit referrals to community partners, and maintain accurate records of all services.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills of legislation, best practices, and trends in child, youth, and family services.
- Identify, facilitate, and participate in internal and external collaborations on current trends, best practices, and program development. Provide consultation to adult partners on how to complete OKSA-related tasks, provide trauma-informed services, and encourage positive youth development.
- Connect with community resource providers, including housing authorities, to collaborate on increasing housing pathways, develop referral processes, and strengthen existing relationships.
- Utilize data to guide work-related decisions, including incorporating youth voice in all aspects of the work.
- Uphold, safeguard, and engage in activities to support the University's mission, NRCYS’ vision, mission, values, and core principles.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 12 months experience in community outreach activities or health education.
Equivalency / Substitution: Will accept 48 months of experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 60 months experience.
Department Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in social work, human services, or a closely related field.
- 24 months of experience in supporting youth in a successful transition to adulthood, youth work, youth development, and leadership activities, or trauma-responsive service provision.
- Collaborating with public and private child welfare and/or child and youth-serving organizations.
- Knowledge regarding environmental and relational permanency.
- National child welfare federal legislation, practices, policies, and initiatives.
- Data collection and management.
- Community housing partnerships.
- Demonstrable youth/adult engagement skills.
- Effectively convey information clearly and concisely, utilizing both oral and written communication.
- Possess a proactive mindset with the ability to think critically, problem-solve, and exercise professional judgment.
- Ability to provide high-quality services while managing multiple projects under strict deadlines and minimal supervision.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/deadlines while working efficiently.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking and serving as a meeting facilitator.
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 30 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Community Outreach Coordinator
Document your community impact with measurable outcomes
PERM requires your employer to justify the role's requirements. Collect program reports, grant outcomes, and partnership agreements that show your work demands specialized knowledge. These materials strengthen the job description and reduce RFE risk during the I-140 stage.
Target nonprofits with established PERM filing history
Nonprofits with federal or state grants often have HR infrastructure set up for PERM sponsorship. Look for organizations that already employ foreign nationals in program roles, since they're familiar with the DOL prevailing-wage requirements for outreach positions.
Verify your role meets EB-2 advanced-degree requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent. If your outreach role normally requires a bachelor's plus two years of experience, you may fall under EB-3 instead. Cross-check the O*NET occupation profile for Community Outreach Coordinator to confirm the typical education and experience threshold.
Search green card sponsorship jobs through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Community Outreach Coordinator openings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend manually verifying whether a hiring organization has ever filed a PERM application.
Ask about the prevailing wage determination before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your region and job level. Run your own check using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating compensation so you can confirm the offer clears the threshold your employer will need to certify.
Understand that PERM advertising rules affect your hiring timeline
Before filing with DOL, your employer must run a federally required recruitment process lasting at least 30 days. Build this into your expected start date. Offers that require an immediate start often signal the employer hasn't yet budgeted for the PERM recruitment window.
Green Card Community Outreach Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Outreach Coordinator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Community Outreach Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3, which covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree or two years of training. If the employer can document that the position requires an advanced degree as a standard industry requirement, EB-2 may apply. The O*NET profile and the specific job duties your employer defines in the PERM application will determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual cap and lottery, while PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The PERM process is longer, typically taking one to three years from labor certification through green card approval, but it's not subject to lottery uncertainty. For Community Outreach Coordinator candidates from most countries, EB-3 priority dates are also current, meaning there's no long backlog wait.
Which types of employers sponsor Community Outreach Coordinators for green cards?
Nonprofits funded by federal or state grants, federally qualified health centers, hospital systems, public health agencies, and government contractors are among the most consistent sponsors for this role. These organizations frequently employ foreign nationals in program and outreach functions and already have legal counsel experienced with PERM filings. Smaller community-based organizations may be willing but lack the HR infrastructure to file without external immigration support.
How do I find Community Outreach Coordinator jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs where employers have a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Instead of sifting through postings that say 'we do not sponsor,' you can filter for roles where PERM filing is a realistic outcome. This is especially useful for outreach roles, where sponsorship willingness is inconsistent across the nonprofit and healthcare sectors.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather transcripts and degree equivalency evaluations if your credentials are from outside the U.S., since PERM requires your qualifications to match the position's stated requirements exactly. Collect reference letters and performance records that confirm your specialized experience in community engagement or public health outreach. Having these ready before the PERM recruitment process starts helps your employer's attorney draft a job description that accurately reflects your background and withstands DOL scrutiny.