Nonprofit Jobs in Minnesota with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Minnesota's nonprofit sector spans healthcare, education, and social services, with major employers like Mayo Clinic, United Way of the Greater Twin Cities, and Lutheran Social Service operating across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester. F-1 OPT authorization lets international students work for qualifying nonprofits, making Minnesota a viable destination for mission-driven careers with work authorization support.
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$18.00 - $25.40
Purpose
This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving exceptional customer service and product information.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of customer service/sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Essential Functions
- Act and work in a manner that is consistent with company’s core values
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and compliance with the company’s safe lifting practices standard operating procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to drive and teach the company philosophy around the basic P’s of retail. The basic P’s of retail include but are not limited to: People, Position, Product, Presentation, Price, Promotion, Purchasing
- Provide direction to all product sales specialists to ensure a highly attentive and accurate level of customer service
- Complete all product specialist certification courses
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of merchandise and installation
- Ensure the overall merchandising, pricing and organization of the department
- Communicate standard operating procedure direction and changes to all associates in a timely manner
- Complete the Industrial Truck (forklift) proficiency testing and certification
- Communicate inventory needs to management
- Direct and assist the processing of merchandise to the showroom floor
- Validate all product placement and pricing within the department
- Greet every customer in a helpful and courteous manner
- Assist customers with product questions and selections
- Process customers at check-out using the point of sale (POS) system
- Process customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines
- Present ‘how-to’ classes to customers
- Follow established cash, check and charge card acceptance procedures
- Answer the telephone according to accepted guidelines
- Stock and tag merchandise displays as required
- Create price tags and merchandise signs
Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.
Physical/Sensory Requirements
Physical Work – Ability exert 30 – 60 pounds of force occasionally, and or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Store Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pickup Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Benefits & Rewards
Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
Work-life balance, including:
- Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
- Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
- Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1
Equal Employment Opportunity
Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.
This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.
Pay Range
$18.00 - $25.40
Purpose
This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving exceptional customer service and product information.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of customer service/sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Essential Functions
- Act and work in a manner that is consistent with company’s core values
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and compliance with the company’s safe lifting practices standard operating procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to drive and teach the company philosophy around the basic P’s of retail. The basic P’s of retail include but are not limited to: People, Position, Product, Presentation, Price, Promotion, Purchasing
- Provide direction to all product sales specialists to ensure a highly attentive and accurate level of customer service
- Complete all product specialist certification courses
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of merchandise and installation
- Ensure the overall merchandising, pricing and organization of the department
- Communicate standard operating procedure direction and changes to all associates in a timely manner
- Complete the Industrial Truck (forklift) proficiency testing and certification
- Communicate inventory needs to management
- Direct and assist the processing of merchandise to the showroom floor
- Validate all product placement and pricing within the department
- Greet every customer in a helpful and courteous manner
- Assist customers with product questions and selections
- Process customers at check-out using the point of sale (POS) system
- Process customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines
- Present ‘how-to’ classes to customers
- Follow established cash, check and charge card acceptance procedures
- Answer the telephone according to accepted guidelines
- Stock and tag merchandise displays as required
- Create price tags and merchandise signs
Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.
Physical/Sensory Requirements
Physical Work – Ability exert 30 – 60 pounds of force occasionally, and or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Store Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pickup Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Benefits & Rewards
Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
Work-life balance, including:
- Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
- Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
- Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1
Equal Employment Opportunity
Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.
This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.
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Which nonprofit organizations in Minnesota have sponsored F-1 OPT workers?
Large Minnesota nonprofits with histories of employing international talent include Mayo Clinic (technically nonprofit), Fairview Health Services, Children's Minnesota, and organizations within the Twin Cities' extensive human services network such as Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis and Greater Twin Cities United Way. Sponsorship patterns vary by role and annual hiring volume, so confirming current sponsorship willingness directly with each employer is important.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most nonprofit F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and Saint Paul together account for the majority of Minnesota's nonprofit employment, hosting regional headquarters for health systems, social service agencies, arts organizations, and advocacy groups. Rochester is a secondary hub, driven largely by Mayo Clinic and affiliated organizations. Duluth has a smaller but active nonprofit community focused on environmental and social services work along the North Shore region.
What types of nonprofit roles in Minnesota typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a student's field of study are the clearest fit for OPT authorization. In Minnesota's nonprofit sector, that commonly includes program analysts, research coordinators, public health associates, data and outcomes analysts, communications specialists, and social work positions requiring a relevant degree. Healthcare nonprofits like Mayo Clinic frequently hire in clinical research, health informatics, and administrative roles where degree alignment is straightforward to document.
How do I find nonprofit F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for visa-friendly employers, allowing you to filter by visa type, state, and industry so you can browse nonprofit F-1 OPT jobs in Minnesota without sorting through listings that don't support work authorization. Beyond Migrate Mate, your university's international student office and career center often maintain employer relationships with Twin Cities nonprofits that have hired OPT students before.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the nonprofit sector?
Minnesota's strong culture of nonprofit philanthropy and its concentration of large healthcare and social services organizations means more employers are familiar with international hiring than in states with smaller nonprofit sectors. However, smaller community nonprofits may lack HR infrastructure to navigate OPT paperwork. Students on STEM OPT should also confirm whether a nonprofit employer qualifies as an E-Verify participant, which is required for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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