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Community Director jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of organizational leadership and community engagement, roles that qualifying employers must document as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Sponsored positions span nonprofits, property management companies, tech campuses, and healthcare systems actively filing Labor Condition Applications.
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This is a provisional appointment.
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations, directs and administers a Community Center program that addresses community needs through a variety of services.
Responsibilities
- Supervise employees and volunteers; develop job descriptions, recruit personnel; schedule, assign, supervise, and review work; evaluate performance; provide on-the-job training and assist employees in the performance of their duties.
- Develops training procedures or programs for use by council and supervisory personnel within the community center.
- Develops, implements, and monitors programs and operational policies and procedures within the community center; defines priorities; ensures compliance with guidelines established by funding sources, central administration, and council.
- Oversees building management and security and coordinates maintenance services.
- Prepares and administers budget; monitors program budgets, reports, and processes payroll.
- Conducts fundraising efforts, writes grant proposals, and develops publicity for use in fundraising campaigns.
- Organizes and assists the council in developing an annual work plan and assists in the recruitment of new council members.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
- Three to four (3-4) years of full-time experience in the human services/or education field.
- At least one (1) year of administration experience that includes the supervision of staff and budget responsibilities.
- It is preferred that the candidate have experience working with or organizing community groups and working with people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds.
- It is also preferred that a candidate hold a degree from an accredited four-year college. However, a candidate with or without a degree will be acceptable if that candidate can demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM5-8
Hours per week: 35
The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.
Overview
This is a provisional appointment.
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations, directs and administers a Community Center program that addresses community needs through a variety of services.
Responsibilities
- Supervise employees and volunteers; develop job descriptions, recruit personnel; schedule, assign, supervise, and review work; evaluate performance; provide on-the-job training and assist employees in the performance of their duties.
- Develops training procedures or programs for use by council and supervisory personnel within the community center.
- Develops, implements, and monitors programs and operational policies and procedures within the community center; defines priorities; ensures compliance with guidelines established by funding sources, central administration, and council.
- Oversees building management and security and coordinates maintenance services.
- Prepares and administers budget; monitors program budgets, reports, and processes payroll.
- Conducts fundraising efforts, writes grant proposals, and develops publicity for use in fundraising campaigns.
- Organizes and assists the council in developing an annual work plan and assists in the recruitment of new council members.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
- Three to four (3-4) years of full-time experience in the human services/or education field.
- At least one (1) year of administration experience that includes the supervision of staff and budget responsibilities.
- It is preferred that the candidate have experience working with or organizing community groups and working with people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds.
- It is also preferred that a candidate hold a degree from an accredited four-year college. However, a candidate with or without a degree will be acceptable if that candidate can demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM5-8
Hours per week: 35
The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Community Director roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when employers tie the position to a specific field like social work, urban planning, communications, or public administration. Pull your transcripts and map your coursework directly to the job description before applying.
Search LCA filings by job title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified Labor Condition Applications under job titles like Community Director, Community Manager, or Director of Community Engagement. Employers with recent LCA certifications for this title have already proven they sponsor this role.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Community Director openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out positions where sponsorship is theoretical and puts you in front of organizations that have navigated the LCA and I-129 process for this role before.
Clarify multi-site work before the LCA is filed
If your Community Director role covers multiple locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA from the DOL before you can work there. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel during the offer stage, not after the petition is filed.
Align your offer letter to specialty occupation language
USCIS scrutinizes Community Director petitions because the title sounds generalist. Ask your employer to include degree requirements and leadership responsibilities tied to your specific field in the offer letter and support letter before the I-129 is submitted.
Account for the full three-year status window
H-1B status is granted in up to three-year increments with a six-year maximum. If you're evaluating a Community Director role, confirm the employer plans to extend the petition before the initial period ends, especially at nonprofits where budget cycles affect long-term hiring decisions.
H-1B Visa Community Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the employer must structure the role around duties that require a specific bachelor's degree, such as social work, nonprofit management, urban planning, or communications. Generic management responsibilities without a degree-tied requirement won't satisfy USCIS. When an employer builds the job description around measurable, degree-level competencies, the role typically qualifies. Review the O*NET profile for Community and Social Service Managers to understand how USCIS evaluates the occupation.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Director positions?
Nonprofits with large program portfolios, residential property management companies, university housing departments, healthcare systems, and technology companies with physical campuses or community programs are the most active sponsors for this title. Migrate Mate surfaces employers in these categories who have certified LCAs for Community Director or equivalent roles, so you're applying to organizations already familiar with the sponsorship process.
What documents should I gather before a Community Director H-1B petition is filed?
Your employer's immigration attorney will need your highest-degree transcript and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, your resume showing progressive leadership experience, and any professional licenses relevant to your field. For Community Director roles, a detailed job duties statement that maps your responsibilities to your specific degree field strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
How does the H-1B cap and selection process affect Community Director job seekers?
Most Community Director roles at for-profit companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap, and the selection rules have changed recently, so timing your job search around the registration window matters. Nonprofits, government research organizations, and higher education institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can sponsor H-1B petitions year-round without entering the selection process. If cap-exemption is a priority, focus your search on these employer categories.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new Community Director role at a different employer?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, before USCIS approves it, as long as you're transferring to a substantially similar specialty occupation role. If the new Community Director position shifts focus significantly, for example from youth programming to corporate social responsibility, your employer should document the overlap carefully to avoid a challenge from USCIS during adjudication.