Outreach Specialist Jobs for OPT Students
Outreach Specialist roles sit at the intersection of communication, relationship-building, and strategy, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in communications, public relations, or marketing. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship, which matters when your OPT window is running out.
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STV is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to join our Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise General Engineering Consultant team in the client’s Operations HQ, in Turkey Lake, FL.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position is responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) projects. Assists with the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community.
- This role will involve assisting FTE with social media assignments and supporting various construction projects.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for public engagement, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing social media platforms.
- Candidate must have FDOT construction phase experience. Previous experience with FTE is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
- Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
- Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
- Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.
- Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
- Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
- May help coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget.
- May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. graduate or equivalent, and 3+ years of public information experience.
- Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with direction from more-experienced staff.
- Modifying existing materials and documents using a basic understanding of Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products (specifically proficiency with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates).
- Developing, maintaining, and updating stakeholder database.
- Researching with direction from FTE staff.
- Assisting with public outreach and events information gathering/research venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, staffing) and interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
- Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides.
COMPENSATION RANGE
$52,503.00 - $59,663.00
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to join our Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise General Engineering Consultant team in the client’s Operations HQ, in Turkey Lake, FL.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position is responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of public engagement and involvement programs for the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) projects. Assists with the development of communication strategies including materials, and digital and print content, researches and gathers data and creates and provides project messaging resources to educate the community.
- This role will involve assisting FTE with social media assignments and supporting various construction projects.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for public engagement, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing social media platforms.
- Candidate must have FDOT construction phase experience. Previous experience with FTE is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and implementation of communication and outreach strategies to educate the public and stakeholders on infrastructure projects. This could include research, outreach strategies, and best practices.
- Conducts routine investigations and collects data needed for effective communications strategies and/or to fulfill federal regulatory outreach requirements, including environmental impact evaluations if applicable.
- Prepares and coordinates dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media.
- Tracks and maintains routine records and reports related to public involvement meetings, public hearings and outreach events.
- Drafts speeches, create and design presentation materials, and/or compose correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, or other public consumption.
- Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications.
- May help coordinate community meetings, public forums, working groups and other public meetings including scheduling, determining location, advertising, and ensuring proper setup/tear down and relevant collateral materials according to client expectation and project goals and budget.
- May interact with clients to coordinate implementation of communication and outreach programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. graduate or equivalent, and 3+ years of public information experience.
- Assisting with social media (e.g., monitoring social media, assisting with strategy and content development) with direction from more-experienced staff.
- Modifying existing materials and documents using a basic understanding of Adobe (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy) and Microsoft products (specifically proficiency with PowerPoint formatting, consistency, and editing templates).
- Developing, maintaining, and updating stakeholder database.
- Researching with direction from FTE staff.
- Assisting with public outreach and events information gathering/research venue coordination, logistics, generating materials, staffing) and interacting with clients, the public, internal partners, and others.
- Using basic graphic design skills and following existing style guides.
COMPENSATION RANGE
$52,503.00 - $59,663.00
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Outreach Specialist
Target mission-driven organizations
Nonprofits, universities, and healthcare systems hire Outreach Specialists regularly and often have established immigration support processes. These employers are more likely to have prior experience sponsoring F-1 OPT workers than early-stage startups.
Frame your degree as a direct match
Outreach Specialist roles typically require a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Lead with that alignment in your resume and cover letter so hiring managers immediately see your role as a specialty occupation eligible for sponsorship.
Quantify your outreach results
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want to see measurable impact. Include specific metrics from past roles: partnerships secured, community members reached, or campaign response rates. Numbers reduce perceived hiring risk and make sponsorship conversations easier.
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Does an Outreach Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Most Outreach Specialist positions qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like communications, public relations, or marketing. The key is whether the job description ties the position to a defined academic discipline. If the posting says any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field, that weakens the specialty occupation argument and could complicate future H-1B sponsorship.
Can I work as an Outreach Specialist on STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree falls under a STEM-designated field and the role ties directly to that field of study. Communications and public relations degrees are generally not STEM-designated, so most Outreach Specialist roles won't qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. If your undergraduate degree is in data science, computer science, or another STEM field and the outreach role is technical in nature, it may qualify, but confirm with your DSO before applying.
What types of employers hire Outreach Specialists and sponsor OPT students?
Nonprofits, healthcare systems, universities, and government agencies are among the most consistent hirers of Outreach Specialists and tend to have more structured immigration support than smaller private employers. Technology companies with community or developer relations teams also hire for this role regularly. You can browse Outreach Specialist roles from OPT-friendly employers on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions open to F-1 work authorization.
How do I report my Outreach Specialist job to my DSO for OPT compliance?
You're required to report any new employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting work. Provide your employer's legal name, address, job title, start date, and the number of hours per week you'll work. OPT requires at least 20 hours per week in a role directly related to your degree program. Keep documentation of how your Outreach Specialist duties connect to your field of study in case your school or USCIS requests it.
What should I say when an employer asks about my visa status as an Outreach Specialist candidate?
Be straightforward: state that you're currently authorized to work in the United States on F-1 OPT, specify your authorization end date, and explain whether you qualify for a STEM extension. If you're open to H-1B sponsorship, say so clearly and mention that the April lottery deadline gives employers a defined timeline to plan around. Candidates who can explain their status confidently are far less likely to be screened out early in the process.
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