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Community Engagement Coordinator jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in communications, public policy, sociology, or nonprofit management. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window can extend to 36 months with a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Community Engagement Coordinator
Target mission-driven organizations early
Nonprofits, universities, and government agencies hire Community Engagement Coordinators regularly and are often more experienced with OPT work authorization than private startups. Prioritize employers with established HR teams who understand the documentation process.
Frame your international background as an asset
Community engagement roles require cultural competency and multilingual communication skills. Emphasize your ability to connect with diverse populations in your cover letter and interviews. This is a genuine differentiator, not just a talking point.
Get your EAD card details ready before applying
Employers will ask about your work authorization status early in the process. Know your OPT start date, EAD expiration date, and STEM extension eligibility before your first conversation so you can answer confidently without hesitation.
Apply before your OPT clock starts running
Hiring timelines for coordinator roles can run four to eight weeks. If you wait until after graduation to start applying, you risk losing weeks of your authorized period. Begin applications during your final semester to protect your authorized window.
Confirm your degree field supports a specialty occupation claim
OPT requires your job to be directly related to your degree. A communications or public policy degree supporting a Community Engagement Coordinator role is a clear match. Document this connection explicitly if your employer asks during onboarding.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
OPT is temporary. Raising the H-1B visa question after you have an offer, not during early interviews, gives you more leverage. Ask whether the organization has sponsored visas before and whether it participates in H-1B cap-exempt filings if applicable.
Community Engagement Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Engagement Coordinator role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, in most cases. OPT requires your job to be directly related to your degree field. Community Engagement Coordinator positions typically require a bachelor's degree in communications, public policy, sociology, social work, or a related field, which makes the degree-to-job connection straightforward to establish with your DSO and employer.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension for a Community Engagement Coordinator job?
Only if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as data science, information systems, or public health informatics. Traditional humanities or social science degrees, including general communications or sociology, are not STEM-designated. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm whether your specific CIP code qualifies before assuming you have 36 months of work authorization.
Where can I find Community Engagement Coordinator jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to start. The platform is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not consider OPT candidates. Nonprofits, city governments, and public health organizations are among the most active hirers in this category.
What happens to my OPT status if my Community Engagement Coordinator contract ends early?
You enter a 60-day grace period when authorized employment ends before your OPT expiration date. During that window you can find a new qualifying job, apply to change status, or prepare to depart the United States. You cannot work during the grace period. Report any employment change to your DSO within 10 days to keep your SEVIS record current.
Do Community Engagement Coordinator employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies significantly by organization type. Large nonprofits, hospitals, and universities with established HR departments are more likely to have sponsored H-1B petitions before. Smaller community organizations and local government agencies may lack the infrastructure or budget. Research an employer's H-1B filing history through public DOL disclosure data before investing significant time in the application process.