OPT Community Outreach Coordinator Jobs
Community Outreach Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in public health, social work, communications, or nonprofit management. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent under organizational behavior or applied social science, giving you up to 12 months of standard OPT authorization to build direct community impact experience.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator
Position Status Full-Time
Base Pay $45,000
Job Description Summary
The Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator supports Workforce Development program recruitment, community engagement, marketing initiatives, and stakeholder outreach. This entry-level position is responsible for assisting with marketing campaigns, social media communications, event coordination, relationship-building activities, and data management. The coordinator also provides limited support or administrative and documentation functions during peak operational periods.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
Community Outreach
- Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with employers, community organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.
- Represent Workforce Development programs at recruitment events, job fairs, community meetings, and outreach activities.
- Support efforts to increase awareness of workforce training programs and services.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives and promotional activities.
Marketing and Communications
- Assist in developing and implementing marketing and communication campaigns.
- Create and distribute content for social media, email communications, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Capture and share participant success stories, program highlights, and workforce impact stories.
- Monitor social media engagement and assist with maintaining the department’s online presence.
- Support branding and promotional efforts for Workforce Development programs.
Event Coordination
- Assist with planning and coordinating recruitment events, community outreach activities, workshops, and employer engagement events.
- Coordinate registrations, event communications, materials, and logistical arrangements.
- Support on-site event operations and participant engagement.
- Collect event feedback and assist with event evaluations.
- Maintain accurate outreach, marketing, participant, and stakeholder databases.
- Enter, verify, and update program, participant, employer, and event information.
- Track outreach activities, event attendance, and marketing metrics.
- Assist in preparing reports on marketing campaigns, outreach efforts, and participant engagement.
Support Services Assistance
- Provide support with documentation processing.
- Assist with the distribution of certificates, reports, and training materials when needed.
- Support administrative projects and special assignments assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, Education, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- One year of experience in customer service, community engagement, marketing, communications, administrative support, or related activities preferred.
- Internship, student employment, volunteer, or equivalent experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience using social media platforms for communication and engagement.
- Data management skills, including data entry, database maintenance, record management, reporting, and quality control.
- Ability to analyze and organize information from multiple sources.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with social media management, Canva, email marketing, CRM systems, or database management.
- Workforce development, higher education, nonprofit, or community-based experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Work hours Full-time
Posting Number S01790
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Position Title Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator
Position Status Full-Time
Base Pay $45,000
Job Description Summary
The Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator supports Workforce Development program recruitment, community engagement, marketing initiatives, and stakeholder outreach. This entry-level position is responsible for assisting with marketing campaigns, social media communications, event coordination, relationship-building activities, and data management. The coordinator also provides limited support or administrative and documentation functions during peak operational periods.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
Community Outreach
- Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with employers, community organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.
- Represent Workforce Development programs at recruitment events, job fairs, community meetings, and outreach activities.
- Support efforts to increase awareness of workforce training programs and services.
- Participate in community engagement initiatives and promotional activities.
Marketing and Communications
- Assist in developing and implementing marketing and communication campaigns.
- Create and distribute content for social media, email communications, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Capture and share participant success stories, program highlights, and workforce impact stories.
- Monitor social media engagement and assist with maintaining the department’s online presence.
- Support branding and promotional efforts for Workforce Development programs.
Event Coordination
- Assist with planning and coordinating recruitment events, community outreach activities, workshops, and employer engagement events.
- Coordinate registrations, event communications, materials, and logistical arrangements.
- Support on-site event operations and participant engagement.
- Collect event feedback and assist with event evaluations.
- Maintain accurate outreach, marketing, participant, and stakeholder databases.
- Enter, verify, and update program, participant, employer, and event information.
- Track outreach activities, event attendance, and marketing metrics.
- Assist in preparing reports on marketing campaigns, outreach efforts, and participant engagement.
Support Services Assistance
- Provide support with documentation processing.
- Assist with the distribution of certificates, reports, and training materials when needed.
- Support administrative projects and special assignments assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, Education, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- One year of experience in customer service, community engagement, marketing, communications, administrative support, or related activities preferred.
- Internship, student employment, volunteer, or equivalent experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience using social media platforms for communication and engagement.
- Data management skills, including data entry, database maintenance, record management, reporting, and quality control.
- Ability to analyze and organize information from multiple sources.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with social media management, Canva, email marketing, CRM systems, or database management.
- Workforce development, higher education, nonprofit, or community-based experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Work hours Full-time
Posting Number S01790
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Community Outreach Coordinator
Target mission-driven nonprofits and public agencies
Nonprofits, public health departments, and government agencies hire Outreach Coordinators regularly and are often more open to OPT candidates than private firms. Search for organizations with established HR processes, which signals familiarity with work authorization requirements.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS requires OPT work to be directly related to your major. A degree in public health, sociology, communications, or social work maps cleanly to outreach roles. Make that connection explicit in your resume and cover letter before the employer raises it.
Lead with impact metrics from previous experience
Outreach employers respond to numbers: volunteer hours coordinated, community members reached, event attendance grown. Quantified results signal real-world experience and make your application stand out regardless of your visa situation.
Address your OPT timeline early in conversations
You have up to 12 months of OPT work authorization. Proactively telling hiring managers your start date and authorization end date removes uncertainty and builds trust. Most community-sector employers appreciate candidates who communicate clearly about logistics.
Identify employers already sponsoring similar roles
Some organizations have sponsored H-1B visa or other visas for program coordinator roles before, which signals long-term hiring intent. Researching employer visa history helps you prioritize applications toward organizations most likely to support you beyond OPT.
Build relationships through volunteer and fellowship networks
Community outreach hiring often happens through referrals and networks. Volunteering with a target organization before applying, or completing a relevant fellowship, puts your name in front of decision-makers and demonstrates commitment to the sector beyond the job itself.
Community Outreach Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Community Outreach Coordinator jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your field of study. Outreach coordination positions typically qualify for students with degrees in public health, social work, communications, nonprofit management, or related fields. You'll need to document how the job connects to your major when reporting employment to your Designated School Official.
Can F-1 OPT students work for nonprofits or government agencies as Outreach Coordinators?
Yes. Nonprofits, city agencies, public health departments, and community-based organizations are all eligible OPT employers. The organization type doesn't affect your OPT eligibility, provided the role is related to your degree. Government agencies can hire OPT students, though some federal positions may require U.S. citizenship, so confirm with each employer directly.
Where can I find Community Outreach Coordinator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship openness, saving you from applying to positions that won't consider your work authorization status. Browsing Migrate Mate's job listings for Outreach Coordinator roles gives you a curated view of employers already aware of and receptive to OPT candidates.
Does a Community Outreach Coordinator role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most Community Outreach Coordinator positions do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because the role itself is not classified under a STEM-designated CIP code. However, if you hold a STEM degree and your outreach role involves significant data analysis, public health research, or program evaluation, discuss the specifics with your DSO to assess eligibility.
What happens if my OPT expires before a Community Outreach Coordinator employer can sponsor an H-1B?
If your OPT expires before an H-1B takes effect, you'd need to leave the U.S. or find another status to bridge the gap. Some employers use cap-exempt H-1B filings through nonprofit or government partners to avoid the lottery entirely. Others may support an O-1 visa petition for candidates with strong advocacy records. Planning your OPT end date against the H-1B cap schedule is essential.