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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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The position oversees the IGNITE and ICF@USF Education and Community Outreach initiatives within the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (FIHF). This position is responsible for building and coordinating the Education and Community Outreach efforts through planning, implementation and execution. This includes working collaboratively with existent community and university partners; developing new partnerships across the innovation ecosystem; working with the Associate Director and community stakeholders to develop K-20 invention education curriculum and opportunities; assisting FIHF team in creating educational museum exhibits; generating opportunities for community education and engagement; developing and implement goals, operating procedures and programmatic efforts; monitoring and collecting data from program benchmarks for analysis; tracking outreach efforts to produce reports for various audiences; assisting with identification and administration of grants; fulfilling benchmarks within USF's Strategic Goals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities for this position include:
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30% - Program Management & Direction: set overall direction for IGNITE and ICF@USF, including annual planning, growth, goal-setting, program evaluation, and representing Florida Inventor's Hall of Fame (FIHF) at state/national education forums as a subject matter expert.
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20% - Curriculum Development, Content Creation and program evaluation; leads design and refinement of comprehensive curricula aligned to state/national education standards, including digital/e-learning content.
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20% - Educator Professional Development & Partnership Building: designs and delivers a scalable PD model.
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15% - Statewide Program Growth, Delivery & Logistics: manages all statewide operations, growth and delivery of IGNITE and ICF@USF, with budget coordination.
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10% - Oversees student assistant.
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5% - Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and three years of professional experience; or Master's degree and one year of professional experience.
- Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
This position requires a Level I background check.
Hiring salary: $62,663 - $78,328, commensurate with experience.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
INTRODUCTION
The position oversees the IGNITE and ICF@USF Education and Community Outreach initiatives within the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame (FIHF). This position is responsible for building and coordinating the Education and Community Outreach efforts through planning, implementation and execution. This includes working collaboratively with existent community and university partners; developing new partnerships across the innovation ecosystem; working with the Associate Director and community stakeholders to develop K-20 invention education curriculum and opportunities; assisting FIHF team in creating educational museum exhibits; generating opportunities for community education and engagement; developing and implement goals, operating procedures and programmatic efforts; monitoring and collecting data from program benchmarks for analysis; tracking outreach efforts to produce reports for various audiences; assisting with identification and administration of grants; fulfilling benchmarks within USF's Strategic Goals.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities for this position include:
-
30% - Program Management & Direction: set overall direction for IGNITE and ICF@USF, including annual planning, growth, goal-setting, program evaluation, and representing Florida Inventor's Hall of Fame (FIHF) at state/national education forums as a subject matter expert.
-
20% - Curriculum Development, Content Creation and program evaluation; leads design and refinement of comprehensive curricula aligned to state/national education standards, including digital/e-learning content.
-
20% - Educator Professional Development & Partnership Building: designs and delivers a scalable PD model.
-
15% - Statewide Program Growth, Delivery & Logistics: manages all statewide operations, growth and delivery of IGNITE and ICF@USF, with budget coordination.
-
10% - Oversees student assistant.
-
5% - Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and three years of professional experience; or Master's degree and one year of professional experience.
- Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
This position requires a Level I background check.
Hiring salary: $62,663 - $78,328, commensurate with experience.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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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.