OPT Social Media Manager Jobs
Social Media Manager jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, or digital media. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a clear path beyond your 12-month OPT window, or 36 months with a STEM extension if your degree qualifies.
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The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing and executing a content-first strategy across Moon Valley Nurseries’ social media and owned channels. This role focuses on producing educational, informative, and brand-aligned content designed to build trust and engagement with target audiences, particularly Gen X and Boomer demographics.
The position requires a balance of strategic planning, hands-on content creation, and performance analysis to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy across social and owned platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, and the company blog
- Build, manage, and maintain an integrated content and editorial calendar
- Create original, educational, and brand-consistent content to support engagement and audience growth
- Write clear, effective copy tailored to platform-specific audiences
- Capture and edit photo and video content for digital distribution
- Support customer engagement and assist in managing brand reputation across social platforms
- Monitor content performance and analyze data to optimize future content strategies
- Ensure consistency in brand voice, messaging accuracy, and overall content quality
- Identify and manage social media vendors & influencers, partner with agency on paid social amplification and budgets
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proven experience in content creation, social media management, or digital marketing
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Understanding of digital behavior and content consumption patterns of Gen X and Boomer audiences
- Experience capturing and editing short-form video and photography
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and apply insights
- Proficiency with content and social media tools, including Canva, Sprout Social, and CapCut
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of brand representation
- Interest or familiarity with plants, landscaping, or outdoor living is preferred
Education
BS or MS degree in Marketing or equivalent experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 15 pounds. Able to work outdoors in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind. This role will be primarily an in-office role but would expect roughly 1 day/week shooting content in the nursery.
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Subject to MVR and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)
About us
Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing and executing a content-first strategy across Moon Valley Nurseries’ social media and owned channels. This role focuses on producing educational, informative, and brand-aligned content designed to build trust and engagement with target audiences, particularly Gen X and Boomer demographics.
The position requires a balance of strategic planning, hands-on content creation, and performance analysis to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy across social and owned platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, and the company blog
- Build, manage, and maintain an integrated content and editorial calendar
- Create original, educational, and brand-consistent content to support engagement and audience growth
- Write clear, effective copy tailored to platform-specific audiences
- Capture and edit photo and video content for digital distribution
- Support customer engagement and assist in managing brand reputation across social platforms
- Monitor content performance and analyze data to optimize future content strategies
- Ensure consistency in brand voice, messaging accuracy, and overall content quality
- Identify and manage social media vendors & influencers, partner with agency on paid social amplification and budgets
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proven experience in content creation, social media management, or digital marketing
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Understanding of digital behavior and content consumption patterns of Gen X and Boomer audiences
- Experience capturing and editing short-form video and photography
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and apply insights
- Proficiency with content and social media tools, including Canva, Sprout Social, and CapCut
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of brand representation
- Interest or familiarity with plants, landscaping, or outdoor living is preferred
Education
BS or MS degree in Marketing or equivalent experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 15 pounds. Able to work outdoors in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind. This role will be primarily an in-office role but would expect roughly 1 day/week shooting content in the nursery.
OTHER
Subject to MVR and criminal background check (In accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations)
About us
Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America, and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Social Media Manager
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship histories
Agencies, tech companies, and e-commerce brands file H-1B visa petitions for Social Media Managers regularly. Research employer sponsorship records before applying so you focus your energy on companies that have already proven they'll sponsor this role.
Frame your degree as the foundation for the role
Employers must justify H-1B specialty occupation status for this title. Connecting your marketing or communications degree directly to your job duties, in your resume and interviews, makes their legal argument easier and increases sponsorship willingness.
Apply early in your OPT window, not at the end
H-1B sponsorship takes time to coordinate between you, your employer, and immigration counsel. Starting conversations with employers in month three or four of OPT gives everyone enough runway before your authorization expires.
Specialize in a high-demand platform or content vertical
Employers sponsor roles they can't easily fill locally. Positioning yourself as a specialist in paid social, short-form video, or influencer strategy makes you a stronger candidate and gives sponsors a clearer business case for petitioning.
Bring up OPT and future sponsorship clearly, not apologetically
Employers are often confused about OPT authorization, not opposed to it. Explain that you're authorized to work now and briefly outline what sponsorship involves. Clarity early prevents misunderstandings that kill offers at the offer stage.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates measurable business impact
Sponsoring employers weigh risk carefully. A portfolio showing follower growth percentages, engagement rate improvements, or campaign ROI gives hiring managers concrete evidence your work justifies the cost and effort of sponsorship paperwork.
Social Media Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Media Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Social Media Manager roles tied to marketing strategy, content analytics, or brand communications generally qualify when the employer documents that a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is a standard requirement for the position.
Can I work as a Social Media Manager on OPT without my employer sponsoring anything immediately?
Yes. During your OPT period, you're authorized to work without any action from your employer beyond hiring you. OPT is granted by USCIS based on your F-1 status, not by your employer. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when your OPT expires and you need to transition to a long-term visa like the H-1B.
Are Social Media Manager jobs listed on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate's job board focuses specifically on roles at employers open to sponsoring international candidates, including Social Media Manager positions. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you filter for roles relevant to your degree and OPT status rather than sorting through listings from employers who won't sponsor.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Social Media Manager roles?
Only if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as data science, information systems, or a qualifying technical discipline. A degree in marketing or communications is not STEM-designated, so most Social Media Manager candidates won't qualify for the 24-month extension. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm your eligibility before planning around a STEM extension.
What should I say when an employer asks about my work authorization status as an OPT student?
Be direct: explain that you hold an F-1 visa with OPT authorization, that you're currently eligible to work full-time in the U.S. for up to 12 months, and that you would need H-1B sponsorship before OPT expires. Providing this clearly upfront, rather than waiting for HR to ask, signals professionalism and prevents the role from stalling later in the process.