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Community Engagement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public health, social work, or a related field. Employers in nonprofits, healthcare systems, and local government agencies actively file LCAs for this occupation. The annual H-1B cap applies, making lottery timing a real factor in your job search.
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AWS is hiring a Community Engagement Manager to lead community first initiatives to drive positive impact and brand reputation. This position will be based out of Charlotte and will support the business across North Carolina. This is a strategic role that requires the right candidate to Dive Deep to understand and support the AWS business.
As a Community Engagement Manager, you will:
Serve as the subject matter expert on external issues management and community relations around Data Center Infrastructure. You will identify and collaborate with partner organizations and key stakeholders to understand community needs, build relationships, and drive impactful outcomes. You will own the region's community issues management and lead the identification and deployment of programs designed to deliver sustaining and lasting impact in the communities where we live and work. The AWS InCommunities team launches long-term, innovative programs that drive lasting impact in regions around the world. We are obsessed with being good neighbors — we start with the community and work backwards to represent infrastructure communities inside AWS.
Key job responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with community stakeholders, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and local organizations.
- Lead strategy development and execution of community engagement plans for major development projects across the region.
- Manage community investments and partnerships, ensuring alignment with Amazon's community pillars and measurable local impact.
- Design and execute signature events and programs, and set the vision for sustainable community engagement initiatives with a high bar for quality.
- Own internal and external communications for community engagement programs and represent Amazon publicly across multiple channels.
- Serve as the point of contact for community centric issues, proactively identifying and addressing concerns that pose reputational risk to Amazon.
- Lead community assessments for new sites, identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and scale programming as the business grows.
- Capture and report data demonstrating the quantified and qualified impact of community engagement, and communicate results internally and externally.
- Partner with cross functional teams including engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and public relations.
- Be physically present in the community and get work done on the ground when required.
A day in the life
No two days look alike in this role. You might start by reviewing developments across your data center sites, then meet with nonprofit leaders to shape a new investment before aligning with internal partners on messaging for a community milestone. You partner cross functionally with engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and communications teams. Your customers are the communities where Amazon operates, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, and nonprofit partners. The core problem you solve is ensuring Amazon is a trusted neighbor by proactively identifying community risks and delivering programs with measurable impact.
About the team
AWS InCommunities invests in the communities where Amazon operates — funding infrastructure, education, and workforce development programs that create lasting impact.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience building and growing relationships with internal and external partners
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NC, Charlotte
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS is hiring a Community Engagement Manager to lead community first initiatives to drive positive impact and brand reputation. This position will be based out of Charlotte and will support the business across North Carolina. This is a strategic role that requires the right candidate to Dive Deep to understand and support the AWS business.
As a Community Engagement Manager, you will:
Serve as the subject matter expert on external issues management and community relations around Data Center Infrastructure. You will identify and collaborate with partner organizations and key stakeholders to understand community needs, build relationships, and drive impactful outcomes. You will own the region's community issues management and lead the identification and deployment of programs designed to deliver sustaining and lasting impact in the communities where we live and work. The AWS InCommunities team launches long-term, innovative programs that drive lasting impact in regions around the world. We are obsessed with being good neighbors — we start with the community and work backwards to represent infrastructure communities inside AWS.
Key job responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with community stakeholders, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and local organizations.
- Lead strategy development and execution of community engagement plans for major development projects across the region.
- Manage community investments and partnerships, ensuring alignment with Amazon's community pillars and measurable local impact.
- Design and execute signature events and programs, and set the vision for sustainable community engagement initiatives with a high bar for quality.
- Own internal and external communications for community engagement programs and represent Amazon publicly across multiple channels.
- Serve as the point of contact for community centric issues, proactively identifying and addressing concerns that pose reputational risk to Amazon.
- Lead community assessments for new sites, identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and scale programming as the business grows.
- Capture and report data demonstrating the quantified and qualified impact of community engagement, and communicate results internally and externally.
- Partner with cross functional teams including engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and public relations.
- Be physically present in the community and get work done on the ground when required.
A day in the life
No two days look alike in this role. You might start by reviewing developments across your data center sites, then meet with nonprofit leaders to shape a new investment before aligning with internal partners on messaging for a community milestone. You partner cross functionally with engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and communications teams. Your customers are the communities where Amazon operates, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, and nonprofit partners. The core problem you solve is ensuring Amazon is a trusted neighbor by proactively identifying community risks and delivering programs with measurable impact.
About the team
AWS InCommunities invests in the communities where Amazon operates — funding infrastructure, education, and workforce development programs that create lasting impact.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience building and growing relationships with internal and external partners
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NC, Charlotte
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the specific Community Engagement Specialist duties listed in the job description. A degree in public administration or communications typically satisfies this, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Community Engagement Specialist roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're only pursuing employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor H-1B workers in this occupation.
Target healthcare and public health systems
Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university medical systems regularly sponsor H-1B visas for community engagement roles tied to patient outreach. These employers often qualify as cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely.
Request prevailing wage evidence before signing an offer
Ask your employer to share the DOL OFLC Wage Search result for your specific SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed Level I through IV wage determinations, and mismatches at this stage can delay LCA certification.
Document community liaising work as specialty occupation proof
Collect performance reviews, project scopes, and internal job postings that describe degree-level analytical or program management duties. If your role involves grant reporting, needs assessments, or policy advocacy, those specifics strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
File during the cap registration window each March
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. Coordinate with your employer at least 60 days before registration opens so USCIS paperwork, supporting documents, and your employer's legal counsel are ready before the window closes.
H-1B Visa Community Engagement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Engagement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles focused on program design, health equity research, or community needs assessments tend to qualify more cleanly than generalist outreach coordinator positions. The job description language matters significantly when USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Engagement Specialists?
Nonprofits affiliated with universities or hospitals, public health agencies, large healthcare networks, and municipal government contractors are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Many hospital systems and academic medical centers qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which removes the lottery risk. You can search employers with verified filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for this role?
If your target employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the USCIS lottery each April with a potential start date of October 1. If you're not selected, you'd need to wait for the next registration cycle or find a cap-exempt employer. Community health centers and hospital systems often carry cap-exempt status, which lets them file outside the lottery at any point in the year.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch employers in this field?
You can change employers through H-1B portability once your petition has been pending for 180 days or has been approved. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status lapses. Because Community Engagement Specialist duties can vary significantly across organizations, your new employer's job description must also independently satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
What SOC code applies to Community Engagement Specialist roles for LCA and prevailing wage purposes?
Most Community Engagement Specialist positions are classified under SOC code 11-9151 (Social and Community Service Managers) or 21-1099 (Community and Social Service Specialists), depending on the level of managerial responsibility in the role. The employer selects the SOC code when filing the LCA with DOL, and that code determines the prevailing wage tier. You can cross-reference the occupation description using O*NET before your employer files.