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Engagement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, psychology, or a directly related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Community Engagement Specialist – NY Metro Market
Company: Apex Service Partners
Location: NY
Job Summary:
You will be the community engagement and marketing specialist supporting Bruni and Campsi, Apple Air, and R.Poust in the NY Metro Market. You will serve as the primary community liaison, driving brand awareness and presence throughout the region, while also providing key marketing support to the Marketing Manager. Your role will encompass planning and executing community events, supporting marketing initiatives, and helping to achieve regional business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Community Engagement:
- Manage strategic partnerships with local business chambers, community organizations, college and/or professional sports teams within NY.
- Plan and execute community events and activations with partners, aiming for at least 2 external events per month.
- Serve as an internal champion of community marketing, maintaining a visible presence and hosting at least 1 employee event per quarter.
- Effectively communicate with internal teams and media outlets regarding community engagement activities.
- Report on community and media exposure resulting from events and partnerships.
- Lead social listening initiatives across the brand(s).
Marketing Support:
- Activate marketing tactics, covering traditional and digital channels, to achieve regional objectives and enhance brand visibility.
- Execute integrated marketing campaigns, incorporating traditional and digital elements, to generate leads and drive sales.
- Develop basic understanding of digital marketing, including paid search, SEO, LSA, and other online channels, to optimize online presence and reach target audiences.
- Ensure consistent branding across all channels, maintaining a positive and impactful brand image.
- Work closely with the Marketing Manager and local teams to understand market dynamics and tailor marketing initiatives to meet specific needs.
- Monitor marketing performance metrics and share findings with the Marketing Manager.
Qualifications:
- 2-3+ years of PR or marketing experience with increasing responsibility and a proven track record of success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing.
- Understanding of marketing principles, including digital channels like paid search, SEO, and LSA.
- Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and quality standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong strategic capabilities as well as hands-on tactical ability.
- Strong cross-functional management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively utilize internal resources to meet project deadlines and objectives.
- Extensive marketing experience in transactional industry or skilled trades is a plus.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Graphic design and editing skills on social media (and emails as needed) are a plus.
Location:
The position will be based in White Plains, NY. Regular travel to events throughout NY is required.
Apex Service Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist – NY Metro Market
Company: Apex Service Partners
Location: NY
Job Summary:
You will be the community engagement and marketing specialist supporting Bruni and Campsi, Apple Air, and R.Poust in the NY Metro Market. You will serve as the primary community liaison, driving brand awareness and presence throughout the region, while also providing key marketing support to the Marketing Manager. Your role will encompass planning and executing community events, supporting marketing initiatives, and helping to achieve regional business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Community Engagement:
- Manage strategic partnerships with local business chambers, community organizations, college and/or professional sports teams within NY.
- Plan and execute community events and activations with partners, aiming for at least 2 external events per month.
- Serve as an internal champion of community marketing, maintaining a visible presence and hosting at least 1 employee event per quarter.
- Effectively communicate with internal teams and media outlets regarding community engagement activities.
- Report on community and media exposure resulting from events and partnerships.
- Lead social listening initiatives across the brand(s).
Marketing Support:
- Activate marketing tactics, covering traditional and digital channels, to achieve regional objectives and enhance brand visibility.
- Execute integrated marketing campaigns, incorporating traditional and digital elements, to generate leads and drive sales.
- Develop basic understanding of digital marketing, including paid search, SEO, LSA, and other online channels, to optimize online presence and reach target audiences.
- Ensure consistent branding across all channels, maintaining a positive and impactful brand image.
- Work closely with the Marketing Manager and local teams to understand market dynamics and tailor marketing initiatives to meet specific needs.
- Monitor marketing performance metrics and share findings with the Marketing Manager.
Qualifications:
- 2-3+ years of PR or marketing experience with increasing responsibility and a proven track record of success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing.
- Understanding of marketing principles, including digital channels like paid search, SEO, and LSA.
- Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and quality standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong strategic capabilities as well as hands-on tactical ability.
- Strong cross-functional management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively utilize internal resources to meet project deadlines and objectives.
- Extensive marketing experience in transactional industry or skilled trades is a plus.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Graphic design and editing skills on social media (and emails as needed) are a plus.
Location:
The position will be based in White Plains, NY. Regular travel to events throughout NY is required.
Apex Service Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Engagement Specialist
Confirm your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility for Engagement Specialist roles depends on your degree field matching the job duties. A marketing, communications, or behavioral science degree strengthens your case. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation to see which fields USCIS considers directly related.
Identify employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Engagement Specialist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Past LCA filings signal that a company already understands the H-1B process and won't be starting from scratch with your petition.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and qualifying research organizations are exempt from the 85,000-slot cap. Engagement Specialist roles exist at these institutions, and a cap-exempt offer lets you start on H-1B any time of year without waiting for the April lottery.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Engagement Specialist roles in your work location. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor USCIS will scrutinize.
Start the LCA process before your OPT expires
DOL must certify the LCA before USCIS can receive the I-129 petition. For Engagement Specialists transitioning from F-1 OPT, the LCA certification and I-129 filing both need to land before your OPT end date to maintain continuous work authorization through the cap-gap rule.
Document client-facing metrics during your OPT period
USCIS RFEs for Engagement Specialist petitions often challenge whether the role truly requires a degree. Collect performance data, campaign outcomes, and stakeholder reports during OPT. This documentation directly counters requests for evidence about specialty occupation status at the petition stage.
H-1B Visa Engagement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engagement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS evaluates each petition individually. The role qualifies when the employer demonstrates the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, marketing, or organizational psychology. Job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required weaken the specialty occupation argument, so the offer letter and job description language matter significantly.
Which industries hire Engagement Specialist roles and sponsor H-1B visas most consistently?
Technology companies, healthcare systems, higher education institutions, and large nonprofits post Engagement Specialist roles with H-1B sponsorship most frequently. Hospitals and universities often qualify as cap-exempt employers, which removes the lottery barrier entirely. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers hiring for this title on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for the relevant occupation code.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Engagement Specialist role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in job duties, location, or employment terms typically requires an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area always requires a new LCA certified by DOL, even if your job title stays the same. Failing to file an amendment for material changes creates compliance exposure for both you and your employer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Engagement Specialist job without losing my place in the queue?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your original petition's priority date stays with you, which matters if you're also pursuing an employment-based green card through your employer's PERM process.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement apply specifically to Engagement Specialist positions?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Engagement Specialist occupation in your specific work location. Prevailing wages vary by metro area and experience level, so the same title pays a different DOL floor in San Francisco versus Indianapolis. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.