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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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STV is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to join our Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise General Engineering Consultant team in the client’s Operations HQ, in Turkey Lake, FL.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position is responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) projects. Assists with the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community.
- This role will involve assisting FTE with social media assignments and supporting various construction projects.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for public engagement, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing social media platforms.
- Candidate must have FDOT construction phase experience. Previous experience with FTE is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
- Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
- Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
- Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.
- Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
- Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
- May help coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget.
- May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. graduate or equivalent, and 3+ years of public information experience.
- Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with direction from more-experienced staff.
- Modifying existing materials and documents using a basic understanding of Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products (specifically proficiency with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates).
- Developing, maintaining, and updating stakeholder database.
- Researching with direction from FTE staff.
- Assisting with public outreach and events information gathering/research venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, staffing) and interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
- Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides.
COMPENSATION RANGE
$52,503.00 - $59,663.00
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to join our Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise General Engineering Consultant team in the client’s Operations HQ, in Turkey Lake, FL.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position is responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) projects. Assists with the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community.
- This role will involve assisting FTE with social media assignments and supporting various construction projects.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for public engagement, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing social media platforms.
- Candidate must have FDOT construction phase experience. Previous experience with FTE is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
- Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
- Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
- Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.
- Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
- Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
- May help coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget.
- May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. graduate or equivalent, and 3+ years of public information experience.
- Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with direction from more-experienced staff.
- Modifying existing materials and documents using a basic understanding of Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products (specifically proficiency with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates).
- Developing, maintaining, and updating stakeholder database.
- Researching with direction from FTE staff.
- Assisting with public outreach and events information gathering/research venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, staffing) and interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
- Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides.
COMPENSATION RANGE
$52,503.00 - $59,663.00
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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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.
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Find Community Outreach Specialist JobsCommunity Outreach Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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