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Social media marketing roles qualify for F-1 OPT when the work directly applies your degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Most positions involve content strategy, analytics, and paid campaigns, all of which fall squarely within degree-relevant work. Your 12-month OPT window starts when USCIS approves your EAD, so applying early matters.
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The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ) social media and digital marketing coordinator will highlight the purpose of our organization and support our brand and communication objectives. The ideal candidate will be up to date on the current and emerging trends and tools for social media and digital communication. This individual will social media draft content to ensure JFSNJ educates the community about its programs and services, while also sprinkling in fun, engaging and informative Jewish-related content.
The social media & digital marketing coordinator will work closely with the rest of the JFSNJ marketing and publications department, and across JFED’s departments and family of agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and execute organic and paid social media strategies for JFSNJ social media platforms – JFSNJ, Aleph Home Care / Aleph Adult Day Center, the Jewish Community Voice, the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks (a partner organization of JFSNJ) and as needed, supporting JFSNJ agencies (i.e. Katz JCC, Jewish Family and Children's Service, Jewish Community Relations Council and Kellman Brown Academy)
- Maintain a social media content calendar for all platforms mentioned above
- Monitor social media channels and pages; respond to and/or escalate comments and messages when appropriate in a timely manner
- Analyze and share social media metrics, and adjust messaging and social media strategy as necessary to improve metrics
- Utilize project management software to intake assignments, manage deadlines and communicate the status of project(s) with team members
- Coordinate efforts with other JFSNJ agencies and their respective communications professionals to collaborate when necessary
- Work with the JFSNJ graphic design team to develop visually inspiring images for each post along with the opportunity to create designs using Canva and Adobe
- Attend JFSNJ special events to provide real-time social media coverage
- Other duties as assigned (for example, employee may be asked to write and send a Mailchimp email that aligns with a social media campaign)
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field(s)
- 1-3 years of relevant career experience in organic and paid social media and digital marketing is preferred
- Strong writing and grammar skills
- Experience with social media networks, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more
- Experience with social media management tools (such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite)
- Strong understanding of social media analytics and metrics, and how to adjust strategies and messaging to make improvements
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at once with competing deadlines, communicating with manager and colleagues regularly to manage workload and expectations for deliverables
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of fun and team spirit!
- Experience with Google Analytics and Google ads is a plus
BENEFITS:
Benefits include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included; 403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.
The Federation participates in the E-Verify program.
The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting. EOE
INTRODUCTION
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ) social media and digital marketing coordinator will highlight the purpose of our organization and support our brand and communication objectives. The ideal candidate will be up to date on the current and emerging trends and tools for social media and digital communication. This individual will social media draft content to ensure JFSNJ educates the community about its programs and services, while also sprinkling in fun, engaging and informative Jewish-related content.
The social media & digital marketing coordinator will work closely with the rest of the JFSNJ marketing and publications department, and across JFED’s departments and family of agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and execute organic and paid social media strategies for JFSNJ social media platforms – JFSNJ, Aleph Home Care / Aleph Adult Day Center, the Jewish Community Voice, the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks (a partner organization of JFSNJ) and as needed, supporting JFSNJ agencies (i.e. Katz JCC, Jewish Family and Children's Service, Jewish Community Relations Council and Kellman Brown Academy)
- Maintain a social media content calendar for all platforms mentioned above
- Monitor social media channels and pages; respond to and/or escalate comments and messages when appropriate in a timely manner
- Analyze and share social media metrics, and adjust messaging and social media strategy as necessary to improve metrics
- Utilize project management software to intake assignments, manage deadlines and communicate the status of project(s) with team members
- Coordinate efforts with other JFSNJ agencies and their respective communications professionals to collaborate when necessary
- Work with the JFSNJ graphic design team to develop visually inspiring images for each post along with the opportunity to create designs using Canva and Adobe
- Attend JFSNJ special events to provide real-time social media coverage
- Other duties as assigned (for example, employee may be asked to write and send a Mailchimp email that aligns with a social media campaign)
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field(s)
- 1-3 years of relevant career experience in organic and paid social media and digital marketing is preferred
- Strong writing and grammar skills
- Experience with social media networks, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more
- Experience with social media management tools (such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite)
- Strong understanding of social media analytics and metrics, and how to adjust strategies and messaging to make improvements
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at once with competing deadlines, communicating with manager and colleagues regularly to manage workload and expectations for deliverables
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of fun and team spirit!
- Experience with Google Analytics and Google ads is a plus
BENEFITS:
Benefits include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included; 403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.
The Federation participates in the E-Verify program.
The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting. EOE
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Social Media Marketing
Target companies with an established HR function
Startups with fewer than 25 employees rarely have the infrastructure to file H-1B visa petitions. Mid-size and enterprise companies in tech, retail, and media are more likely to have immigration counsel and a sponsorship process already in place.
Frame your degree as the qualification, not just your experience
Social media marketing is a specialty occupation only when tied to a relevant degree. Highlight your coursework in digital marketing, consumer behavior, or communications on your resume to make the degree-to-role connection obvious to hiring managers and immigration attorneys.
Apply before your OPT authorization is approved
USCIS processing for EAD cards takes three to five months. Begin job searching several months before your program end date so offers can align with your actual work authorization start date and you avoid losing time in your OPT window.
Ask about STEM OPT extension eligibility during interviews
Marketing analytics and growth marketing roles at E-Verify employers can qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Confirming this early signals immigration awareness and gives you leverage when evaluating offers.
Emphasize platform-specific skills that are hard to hire for
Fluency in paid social advertising, A/B testing, and performance analytics creates scarcity value. Employers who struggle to find candidates with these skills are meaningfully more motivated to sponsor, since replacing you with a local hire is not straightforward.
Research each employer's H-1B filing history before applying
The Department of Labor publishes Labor Condition Application data showing which companies have sponsored foreign workers. Prioritizing employers with a track record of H-1B filings in marketing roles saves time and concentrates your effort where sponsorship is realistic.
Social Media Marketing OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does social media marketing qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as marketing, communications, or advertising. The key is that the job description must genuinely require that degree, not just prefer it. Generic coordinator roles that accept any bachelor's degree are harder to qualify. Roles centered on strategy, analytics, or integrated campaigns with a clear degree requirement are the strongest candidates for specialty occupation classification.
Can I work as a freelance or contract social media marketer on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT allows self-employment and freelance work as long as the work is directly related to your degree field and you can document it properly. You must track your hours carefully, since USCIS requires that OPT employment be at least 20 hours per week in aggregate. Keep contracts, invoices, and a log of projects to demonstrate compliance if your records are ever reviewed.
Where can I find social media marketing jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can filter by visa sponsorship type and find social media marketing roles at employers who have a documented history of sponsoring international candidates, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship case by case.
Does a social media marketing role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems, computer science, or certain data-focused marketing programs, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Marketing degrees without a STEM designation do not qualify, even if your daily work involves analytics or tools.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my social media marketing job?
You enter a 90-day unemployment buffer, which is cumulative across your entire OPT period, not per job. If your total days of unemployment exceed 90, your OPT authorization is at risk of termination. You should notify your DSO immediately when employment ends and begin searching for a new role quickly. Roles in content, paid social, and brand marketing are in consistent demand, so transitions within the field are often faster than in other disciplines.