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Development Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience level, and per-country priority date backlogs mean early action on sponsorship matters.
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MaineHealth Corporate
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 99762
Summary
The Local Health Community (LHC) Development Operations Specialist supports the mission of MaineHealth Philanthropy by ensuring the efficient operation of the philanthropy office. This role is central to advancing fundraising efforts that support patient care, education, research, community health programs, and capital initiatives for the region and LHC. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, compassionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to making meaningful impact through philanthropy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, healthcare administration, business, or related field.
- License/Certifications: N/A
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in office management, development, or donor relations, preferably in a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Experience supervising staff or managing volunteers. Proficiency in donor management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $66,123.20 to $89,481.60 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact kaye.cross@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
MaineHealth Corporate
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 99762
Summary
The Local Health Community (LHC) Development Operations Specialist supports the mission of MaineHealth Philanthropy by ensuring the efficient operation of the philanthropy office. This role is central to advancing fundraising efforts that support patient care, education, research, community health programs, and capital initiatives for the region and LHC. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, compassionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to making meaningful impact through philanthropy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, healthcare administration, business, or related field.
- License/Certifications: N/A
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in office management, development, or donor relations, preferably in a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Experience supervising staff or managing volunteers. Proficiency in donor management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $66,123.20 to $89,481.60 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact kaye.cross@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Development Specialist
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your transcripts and employment records before you start applying. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled-worker experience. Knowing which category fits you shapes every conversation with a sponsoring employer.
Search employers using verified sponsorship data
Use Migrate Mate to identify Development Specialist roles at employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. DOL PERM disclosure data shows which organizations have filed for this occupation, letting you target your applications where sponsorship is already an established practice.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Before PERM can be filed, the employer submits a prevailing wage request to OFLC. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Development Specialist roles in your target metro area so you can verify any offer meets DOL standards before you accept.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test requires
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment effort showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for your role. This process takes months and must be completed before the PERM application is filed, so push for a timeline from the employer before you resign from any current position.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
Development Specialist roles span multiple SOC codes, and the specific duties USCIS and DOL use to evaluate your petition come directly from O*NET. Confirm that your day-to-day responsibilities match the O*NET task list for the SOC code your employer intends to use on the PERM application.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting your green card case. Your original priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once USCIS approved the first one, so document both carefully.
Green Card Development Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can Development Specialist roles qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized experience. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the job description language is critical to which category USCIS accepts.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Development Specialist positions?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status that the employer can file at any time, with an LCA filed with DOL beforehand. Green card sponsorship is permanent and follows a multi-step process: PERM labor certification with DOL, then I-140 with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. Green card cases also have per-country annual limits, meaning nationals of high-demand countries may face priority date backlogs before they can file the final step.
How do I find Development Specialist employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified PERM filing history for Development Specialist occupations, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already committed to green card sponsorship rather than asking cold. DOL PERM disclosure data is publicly available, but Migrate Mate surfaces it by role and location so you don't have to parse raw government files.
What is the PERM labor certification process and how long does it typically take?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, conduct a documented recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Processing times vary based on DOL workload and whether the application is audited. An audit can add months to the timeline, so early filing matters. USCIS does not control this stage.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers midway through the process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a same or similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you keep your place in line without restarting. Separately, once USCIS approved an I-140 petition, that priority date can be transferred to a new employer's petition, protecting the date you established. You cannot carry over a PERM certification itself, so the new employer must file a new PERM.