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H-1B visa jobs for Youth Specialists exist at nonprofits, school districts, and community organizations that build roles around bachelor's-level duties in social work, education, or counseling. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years.
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Help young people discover careers in schools and experience them at live events.
The Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit helping students from underserved communities explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and gain exposure to opportunities they may not otherwise know exist.
We partner with leading global companies including JPMorgan Chase, Blackstone, AT&T, Warner Bros. Discovery, Verizon, Yahoo, Salesforce, EY, Informa, Paramount, Versace, and more to connect students with career exposure and professional development opportunities.
We are expanding our college and career exploration programming and live student events, and are looking for a Youth Career Programs & Events Specialist to work directly with students, educators, partner schools and event partners.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is for someone who loves working with young people and wants to take career exploration beyond the classroom.
In schools, you'll introduce students and educators to our college and career exploration platform, facilitate structured sessions and help teachers and counselors use it with confidence. At events, you'll host student programming such as panels and show floor tours at major trade shows. You'll also lead students working paid event roles through our Dream Access Program.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in youth development, education, college and career readiness, EdTech, facilitation, or event hosting.
In schools
- Support the implementation of our college and career exploration platform at partner schools.
- Facilitate engaging sessions with high school students, in person and virtually.
- Guide students through structured career and college exploration activities.
- Help educators build the platform into their college and career readiness programming.
- Observe student engagement and share structured feedback with our product and education teams.
At live events
- Host and present student programming at trade shows and industry events, including panels and show floor tours.
- Lead and supervise groups of students (18+) working paid event roles across multi-day shows.
- Keep groups together, on time and engaged.
- Act as the on-site point of contact between students, event organizers and our team.
- Help students connect with exhibitors, companies and industries.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You may be a great fit if you:
- Have experience working with high school students or young adults.
- Can build rapport quickly with young people.
- Are comfortable facilitating a classroom and hosting in front of a live audience.
- Communicate clearly and confidently with students and adults.
- Are comfortable learning and demonstrating technology.
- Are organized, dependable and comfortable on your feet all day.
- Are available for multi-day events, which can include weekends.
- Are passionate about expanding access to college and career opportunities.
Experience in youth programming, teaching, counseling, coaching, college and career readiness, EdTech or event hosting is strongly preferred.
WHY JOIN THE DREAM OPPORTUNITY?
- Direct Student Impact: Work directly with students as they explore careers, colleges and possibilities for their futures.
- Host Live Events: Present at major industry events and help students experience real workplaces.
- Shape an Education Platform: Your observations and feedback will directly inform how we improve the student and educator experience.
- Professional Growth: Build experience across education, facilitation, hosting and event leadership.
- Mission-Driven Work: Join a growing organization expanding career exposure and paid opportunities for students who may not otherwise have access to them.
INTRODUCTION
Help young people discover careers in schools and experience them at live events.
The Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit helping students from underserved communities explore career pathways, develop professional skills, and gain exposure to opportunities they may not otherwise know exist.
We partner with leading global companies including JPMorgan Chase, Blackstone, AT&T, Warner Bros. Discovery, Verizon, Yahoo, Salesforce, EY, Informa, Paramount, Versace, and more to connect students with career exposure and professional development opportunities.
We are expanding our college and career exploration programming and live student events, and are looking for a Youth Career Programs & Events Specialist to work directly with students, educators, partner schools and event partners.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is for someone who loves working with young people and wants to take career exploration beyond the classroom.
In schools, you'll introduce students and educators to our college and career exploration platform, facilitate structured sessions and help teachers and counselors use it with confidence. At events, you'll host student programming such as panels and show floor tours at major trade shows. You'll also lead students working paid event roles through our Dream Access Program.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in youth development, education, college and career readiness, EdTech, facilitation, or event hosting.
In schools
- Support the implementation of our college and career exploration platform at partner schools.
- Facilitate engaging sessions with high school students, in person and virtually.
- Guide students through structured career and college exploration activities.
- Help educators build the platform into their college and career readiness programming.
- Observe student engagement and share structured feedback with our product and education teams.
At live events
- Host and present student programming at trade shows and industry events, including panels and show floor tours.
- Lead and supervise groups of students (18+) working paid event roles across multi-day shows.
- Keep groups together, on time and engaged.
- Act as the on-site point of contact between students, event organizers and our team.
- Help students connect with exhibitors, companies and industries.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You may be a great fit if you:
- Have experience working with high school students or young adults.
- Can build rapport quickly with young people.
- Are comfortable facilitating a classroom and hosting in front of a live audience.
- Communicate clearly and confidently with students and adults.
- Are comfortable learning and demonstrating technology.
- Are organized, dependable and comfortable on your feet all day.
- Are available for multi-day events, which can include weekends.
- Are passionate about expanding access to college and career opportunities.
Experience in youth programming, teaching, counseling, coaching, college and career readiness, EdTech or event hosting is strongly preferred.
WHY JOIN THE DREAM OPPORTUNITY?
- Direct Student Impact: Work directly with students as they explore careers, colleges and possibilities for their futures.
- Host Live Events: Present at major industry events and help students experience real workplaces.
- Shape an Education Platform: Your observations and feedback will directly inform how we improve the student and educator experience.
- Professional Growth: Build experience across education, facilitation, hosting and event leadership.
- Mission-Driven Work: Join a growing organization expanding career exposure and paid opportunities for students who may not otherwise have access to them.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Youth Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Youth Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or counseling. Pull your O*NET profile and match your degree field directly to the listed knowledge domains before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed certified Labor Condition Applications for Youth Specialist or related community services roles. Verified filing history tells you which organizations have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for this position.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your job title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks begin. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage on the certified LCA, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds protects you from undervalued offers.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Youth Specialist roles often involve multiple program sites, schools, or community centers. Each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL before you can work there. Confirm with your employer's HR team that every location is covered before your start date.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your Youth Specialist role ends before your H-1B expires, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Don't resign without a plan: a pending I-129 transfer filed before that window closes keeps your status intact.
Get nonprofit or government employer cap exemptions
Many Youth Specialist employers, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and affiliated educational institutions, are cap-exempt. Cap-exempt sponsorship means your employer can file your I-129 with USCIS at any time of year, bypassing the annual cap selection process entirely.
H-1B Visa Youth Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Youth Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. When the role requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field as a minimum entry requirement, it typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Employers strengthen the case by writing job descriptions that tie specific duties to degree-level knowledge, not just general program coordination tasks.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Youth Specialists?
Nonprofits, school districts, government agencies, and community health organizations are the most active sponsors for this role. Many of these are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual selection process. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history specifically for community services and youth-focused positions.
What documents should I prepare before approaching employers about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your degree transcripts, credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a copy of your current I-94 or visa status documentation ready. If your degree title doesn't map cleanly to your role, a credential evaluation that aligns your coursework to the relevant SOC code helps employers and USCIS reviewers assess specialty occupation eligibility faster.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a different Youth Specialist program site?
Moving to a new worksite requires a new certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before you begin working there. This applies even if you stay with the same employer. Your employer must post LCA notices at each new location and file an amended I-129 with USCIS if the move constitutes a material change to your petition.
How long does H-1B status last for a Youth Specialist position?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total maximum of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved immigrant petition or other qualifying step under AC21 portability rules. Plan your long-term authorization strategy with your employer's immigration counsel well before the six-year limit approaches.