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Community Outreach Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Nonprofits, healthcare systems, and government contractors are among the most active sponsors. Permanent residency, not a temporary visa, is the outcome.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
WORKING TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK P00
TRACK LEVEL P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA CODE Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY Primarily M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00137 - Sch of Environ,Society&Sustain
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE $46,584 - $63,300
CLOSE DATE 07/10/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/17/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Community Outreach Specialists
Develop programs designed to favorably represent the university and its services by contributing positively to the community. Create and plan programs to engage and support the community and School programs. Utilize newsletters, blogs, social media, and events to increase community involvement in community engaged learning projects, internships, research, and living learning community experiences. Secure access to Bennion Center funds for community engagement activities. Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization’s liaison with faculty, students and community partners. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty teaching community engaged learning (CEL) courses and community partners to establish and manage projects.
- Foster effective communication between community partners and student groups engaged in CEL projects.
- Apply for CEL funds each semester to support CEL activities and drafting reports documenting use of CEL funds.
- Connect students to internships and research opportunities with community partners and assess outcomes.
- Cooperate with faculty to invite community partners to serve as guests in classes and ENVST events.
- Coordinate with ESS web developer to regularly update webpages related to CEL, internships and research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Community Outreach Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Community Outreach Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
JOB TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
WORKING TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK P00
TRACK LEVEL P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA CODE Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY Primarily M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00137 - Sch of Environ,Society&Sustain
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE $46,584 - $63,300
CLOSE DATE 07/10/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/17/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Community Outreach Specialists
Develop programs designed to favorably represent the university and its services by contributing positively to the community. Create and plan programs to engage and support the community and School programs. Utilize newsletters, blogs, social media, and events to increase community involvement in community engaged learning projects, internships, research, and living learning community experiences. Secure access to Bennion Center funds for community engagement activities. Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization’s liaison with faculty, students and community partners. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty teaching community engaged learning (CEL) courses and community partners to establish and manage projects.
- Foster effective communication between community partners and student groups engaged in CEL projects.
- Apply for CEL funds each semester to support CEL activities and drafting reports documenting use of CEL funds.
- Connect students to internships and research opportunities with community partners and assess outcomes.
- Cooperate with faculty to invite community partners to serve as guests in classes and ENVST events.
- Coordinate with ESS web developer to regularly update webpages related to CEL, internships and research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Community Outreach Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Community Outreach Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Community Outreach Specialist
Match your degree to the role classification
PERM applications for Community Outreach Specialists typically require a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or communications. If your degree is in an adjacent field, gather course transcripts showing relevant coursework before employers submit the labor certification.
Target nonprofit and healthcare system employers
Nonprofits operating federally funded programs and hospital community health departments file PERM sponsorships for this title far more often than private-sector employers. Search for organizations with active community benefit obligations, as they have structural reasons to hire and retain outreach professionals long-term.
Use Migrate Mate to surface sponsoring employers
Filter by job title and green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify organizations that have already filed PERM applications for Community Outreach Specialist roles, saving you from employers who have never navigated the process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a detailed showing of strong credentials. For this role, most sponsorships are filed under EB-3, so confirm which category your employer intends to use before your offer letter is drafted.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires DOL-supervised recruitment lasting at least 60 days before the employer can file. Ask during the offer stage whether recruitment has started, since the clock on your labor certification depends entirely on when the employer launched that process.
Verify your prevailing wage category matches your duties
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level DOL assigns to your specific job duties and location. A mismatch between your offered wage and the DOL wage level is one of the most common PERM audit triggers for community and outreach roles.
Green Card Community Outreach Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Community Outreach Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and the employer's job requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree, which covers most outreach specialist positions. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or if you qualify as an advanced-degree professional. Your employer's immigration attorney determines which category fits the specific role and your background before filing the PERM application with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa, and EB-3 has no annual lottery. The H-1B visa process involves a random lottery each spring with a cap of 85,000 slots, while PERM filings can happen at any time of year once the employer completes DOL-supervised recruitment. The tradeoff is time: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes longer than an H-1B approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Community Outreach Specialist for a green card?
Federally funded nonprofits, hospital community health departments, public health agencies, and government contractors are the most active sponsors for this title. These organizations operate under community benefit requirements or federal grant conditions that create ongoing demand for outreach roles and give them familiarity with the PERM process. Use Migrate Mate to filter job listings by verified green card sponsorship history to focus your search on these employer types.
What documents should I prepare before a sponsoring employer files my PERM application?
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates with certified translations if issued outside the U.S., and a detailed employment history covering all positions relevant to the role. If your degree is in a field adjacent to community outreach, prepare a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. USCIS and DOL review these documents closely when the employer submits the I-140 petition following PERM certification, and gaps in your file can trigger an RFE.
How long does the green card process typically take for this role?
The PERM labor certification stage alone takes between six months and over a year depending on DOL processing volumes and whether the application is audited. After PERM certification, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, and you then file for adjustment of status or attend a consular interview. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning the full process from PERM filing to green card approval can take two to four years in straightforward cases.