Nonprofit H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Georgia's nonprofit sector spans global health, refugee resettlement, and international development, anchored by major Atlanta-based organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation, CARE USA, and the Carter Center. These employers and others across Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta regularly sponsor H-1B visas for specialized roles in public health, research, policy, and program management.
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Position Type Full time
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. The Director, IT, Product & Portfolio Center, provides leadership and direction to a team of product managers, business analysts, and project managers, ensuring effective performance, professional development, and alignment with ACS’s technology strategy. This role is accountable for managing a portfolio of IT products and initiatives, driving enterprise value through delivery of new and innovative technologies, features and functionality to drive progress against enterprise mission, revenue and efficiency outcomes, ensuring compliance and cybersecurity measures are in place to protect the organization & ensuring we delivery technology maintenance and technical debt improvements for continuous technology evolution. Success in this role requires balancing strategic vision & prioritization with hands-on execution, fostering collaboration across IT and all enterprise functions, with staff at all levels and ensuring effective governance, prioritization, risk mitigation & change readiness.
*This is a fully remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States. PMP and Agile experience is highly preferred. Please note, selected new hire will be required to be onsite for day one activities.*
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads and develops a team of product management and delivery professionals by setting clear goals, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented culture. 25%
- Oversees the roadmap planning, execution, and delivery of technology products, platforms, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with ACS’s strategic priorities and technology roadmap. 20%
- Partners with business leaders and stakeholders to understand enterprise strategic priorities and translate those priorities into product/platform vision, prioritize features, and manage demand intake and governance. 20%
- Manages portfolio-level resources, budgets, and vendor engagements to ensure effective utilization and value delivery. 15%
- Monitors and reports on portfolio health, including progress, risks, ROI, and alignment to business outcomes. 10%
- Contributes to continuous improvement of ACS’s product and portfolio management practices, tools, and governance frameworks. 10%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Certificate(s) or License(s): PMP, CSPO, or SAFe POPM certification required; CAL-E/CAL-T certification preferred.
- Years of experience: 8-10 years of IT product, program, or portfolio management experience, including 3+ years in leadership/people management roles.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Proven experience managing people, with demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, motivate teams, and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation to effectively manage departmental and project budgets.
- Deep expertise in product & project management standards and practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, PMBOK, ITIL, and DevOps principles) portfolio governance, and demand intake and capacity planning processes.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical execution.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with ability to influence across business and IT leadership.
- Proficiency with portfolio management and agile delivery tools (Planview, Jira, ADO, or equivalent).
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across product and portfolio management disciplines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional travel- 10-15% - may be required for department or program/project meetings, vendor management, or enterprise workshops.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent sitting and use of computer equipment
- Availability and ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed, to be on call and/or to fulfill job responsibilities and requirements.
The starting rate is $97,000 to $130,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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See our commitment to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity to continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants.
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Position Type Full time
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. The Director, IT, Product & Portfolio Center, provides leadership and direction to a team of product managers, business analysts, and project managers, ensuring effective performance, professional development, and alignment with ACS’s technology strategy. This role is accountable for managing a portfolio of IT products and initiatives, driving enterprise value through delivery of new and innovative technologies, features and functionality to drive progress against enterprise mission, revenue and efficiency outcomes, ensuring compliance and cybersecurity measures are in place to protect the organization & ensuring we delivery technology maintenance and technical debt improvements for continuous technology evolution. Success in this role requires balancing strategic vision & prioritization with hands-on execution, fostering collaboration across IT and all enterprise functions, with staff at all levels and ensuring effective governance, prioritization, risk mitigation & change readiness.
*This is a fully remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States. PMP and Agile experience is highly preferred. Please note, selected new hire will be required to be onsite for day one activities.*
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads and develops a team of product management and delivery professionals by setting clear goals, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented culture. 25%
- Oversees the roadmap planning, execution, and delivery of technology products, platforms, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with ACS’s strategic priorities and technology roadmap. 20%
- Partners with business leaders and stakeholders to understand enterprise strategic priorities and translate those priorities into product/platform vision, prioritize features, and manage demand intake and governance. 20%
- Manages portfolio-level resources, budgets, and vendor engagements to ensure effective utilization and value delivery. 15%
- Monitors and reports on portfolio health, including progress, risks, ROI, and alignment to business outcomes. 10%
- Contributes to continuous improvement of ACS’s product and portfolio management practices, tools, and governance frameworks. 10%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Certificate(s) or License(s): PMP, CSPO, or SAFe POPM certification required; CAL-E/CAL-T certification preferred.
- Years of experience: 8-10 years of IT product, program, or portfolio management experience, including 3+ years in leadership/people management roles.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Proven experience managing people, with demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, motivate teams, and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation to effectively manage departmental and project budgets.
- Deep expertise in product & project management standards and practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, PMBOK, ITIL, and DevOps principles) portfolio governance, and demand intake and capacity planning processes.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical execution.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with ability to influence across business and IT leadership.
- Proficiency with portfolio management and agile delivery tools (Planview, Jira, ADO, or equivalent).
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across product and portfolio management disciplines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional travel- 10-15% - may be required for department or program/project meetings, vendor management, or enterprise workshops.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent sitting and use of computer equipment
- Availability and ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed, to be on call and/or to fulfill job responsibilities and requirements.
The starting rate is $97,000 to $130,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
See our commitment to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity to continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants.
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Which nonprofit organizations in Georgia sponsor H-1B visas?
Several prominent Georgia nonprofits have filed H-1B petitions, including CARE USA, the Carter Center, the CDC Foundation, Emory University, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Large hospital systems and research-affiliated nonprofits in the Atlanta metro area tend to sponsor the most consistently. Sponsorship practices vary by organization size, role, and funding structure, so confirming with each employer directly is always advisable.
Which cities in Georgia have the most nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Atlanta accounts for the overwhelming majority of nonprofit H-1B jobs in Georgia, given its concentration of international NGOs, research institutions, and major nonprofit hospital systems. Athens has opportunities tied to the University of Georgia and affiliated research organizations. Savannah and Augusta offer a smaller number of positions, primarily in healthcare nonprofits and community health organizations serving those regional populations.
What types of nonprofit roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Georgia?
Roles that qualify must meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the position. In Georgia's nonprofit sector, this commonly includes public health analysts, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, clinical researchers, software engineers at nonprofit tech organizations, policy analysts, and grant-funded program directors with specialized academic backgrounds. General administrative or volunteer coordination roles typically do not qualify.
How do I find nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters jobs by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to browse nonprofit H-1B sponsorship opportunities in Georgia without sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. You can filter by state and the Non-Profit and Social Services category to surface relevant roles at Georgia-based organizations actively open to H-1B candidates.
Are there any Georgia-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in the nonprofit sector?
Georgia nonprofits that receive federal funding, including many public health and international development organizations headquartered in Atlanta, must comply with federal prevailing wage requirements tied to H-1B petitions. Some smaller community nonprofits lack the legal and HR infrastructure to manage H-1B filings independently and may rely on immigration counsel. Cap-exempt status can apply to nonprofits affiliated with qualifying research institutions, potentially allowing year-round filing outside the annual H-1B lottery.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B nonprofit jobs in Georgia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.