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AWS is hiring a Community Engagement Manager to lead community first initiatives to drive positive impact and brand reputation. This position will be based out of Atlanta and will support the business across Georgia. This is a strategic role that requires the right candidate to Dive Deep to understand and support the AWS business.
As a Community Engagement Manager, you will:
Serve as the subject matter expert on external issues management and community relations around Data Center Infrastructure. You will identify and collaborate with partner organizations and key stakeholders to understand community needs, build relationships, and drive impactful outcomes. You will own the region's community issues management and lead the identification and deployment of programs designed to deliver sustaining and lasting impact in the communities where we live and work. The AWS InCommunities team launches long-term, innovative programs that drive lasting impact in regions around the world. We are obsessed with being good neighbors — we start with the community and work backwards to represent infrastructure communities inside AWS.
Key job responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with community stakeholders, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and local organizations.
- Lead strategy development and execution of community engagement plans for major development projects across the region.
- Manage community investments and partnerships, ensuring alignment with Amazon's community pillars and measurable local impact.
- Design and execute signature events and programs, and set the vision for sustainable community engagement initiatives with a high bar for quality.
- Own internal and external communications for community engagement programs and represent Amazon publicly across multiple channels.
- Serve as the point of contact for community centric issues, proactively identifying and addressing concerns that pose reputational risk to Amazon.
- Lead community assessments for new sites, identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and scale programming as the business grows.
- Capture and report data demonstrating the quantified and qualified impact of community engagement, and communicate results internally and externally.
- Partner with cross functional teams including engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and public relations.
- Be physically present in the community and get work done on the ground when required.
A day in the life
No two days look alike in this role. You might start by reviewing developments across your data center sites, then meet with nonprofit leaders to shape a new investment before aligning with internal partners on messaging for a community milestone. You partner cross functionally with engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and communications teams. Your customers are the communities where Amazon operates, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, and nonprofit partners. The core problem you solve is ensuring Amazon is a trusted neighbor by proactively identifying community risks and delivering programs with measurable impact.
About the team
AWS InCommunities invests in the communities where Amazon operates — funding infrastructure, education, and workforce development programs that create lasting impact.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience building and growing relationships with internal and external partners
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Atlanta
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS is hiring a Community Engagement Manager to lead community first initiatives to drive positive impact and brand reputation. This position will be based out of Atlanta and will support the business across Georgia. This is a strategic role that requires the right candidate to Dive Deep to understand and support the AWS business.
As a Community Engagement Manager, you will:
Serve as the subject matter expert on external issues management and community relations around Data Center Infrastructure. You will identify and collaborate with partner organizations and key stakeholders to understand community needs, build relationships, and drive impactful outcomes. You will own the region's community issues management and lead the identification and deployment of programs designed to deliver sustaining and lasting impact in the communities where we live and work. The AWS InCommunities team launches long-term, innovative programs that drive lasting impact in regions around the world. We are obsessed with being good neighbors — we start with the community and work backwards to represent infrastructure communities inside AWS.
Key job responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with community stakeholders, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and local organizations.
- Lead strategy development and execution of community engagement plans for major development projects across the region.
- Manage community investments and partnerships, ensuring alignment with Amazon's community pillars and measurable local impact.
- Design and execute signature events and programs, and set the vision for sustainable community engagement initiatives with a high bar for quality.
- Own internal and external communications for community engagement programs and represent Amazon publicly across multiple channels.
- Serve as the point of contact for community centric issues, proactively identifying and addressing concerns that pose reputational risk to Amazon.
- Lead community assessments for new sites, identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and scale programming as the business grows.
- Capture and report data demonstrating the quantified and qualified impact of community engagement, and communicate results internally and externally.
- Partner with cross functional teams including engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and public relations.
- Be physically present in the community and get work done on the ground when required.
A day in the life
No two days look alike in this role. You might start by reviewing developments across your data center sites, then meet with nonprofit leaders to shape a new investment before aligning with internal partners on messaging for a community milestone. You partner cross functionally with engineering, operations, real estate, energy, water, sustainability, construction, legal, public policy, and communications teams. Your customers are the communities where Amazon operates, including residents, civic leaders, elected officials, and nonprofit partners. The core problem you solve is ensuring Amazon is a trusted neighbor by proactively identifying community risks and delivering programs with measurable impact.
About the team
AWS InCommunities invests in the communities where Amazon operates — funding infrastructure, education, and workforce development programs that create lasting impact.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience building and growing relationships with internal and external partners
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Atlanta
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $158,100.00 - $213,800.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Community Engagement Manager
Frame the role as a specialty occupation
H-1B visa approval hinges on proving the job requires a specific bachelor's degree. Emphasize that your employer's posting mandates a degree in communications, public relations, or social work, not just any field, to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Nonprofits, universities, healthcare systems, and large tech companies have established immigration infrastructure and sponsor Community Engagement Managers regularly. Smaller organizations may be willing but lack the legal resources to navigate the H-1B process efficiently.
Get your LCA timing right
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting the H-1B petition. This step must be certified first, so build at least two to three weeks of LCA processing time into your start date planning with your employer.
Document degree relevance precisely
If your degree is in a tangential field, sociology, political science, or business, prepare a credential evaluation and a detailed explanation connecting your coursework to community engagement work. Vague connections invite USCIS scrutiny and Requests for Evidence.
Consider O-1A if you have standout credentials
Community leaders with published research, awards, press coverage, or high-profile campaign results may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. This path skips the H-1B lottery entirely and has no annual cap, making it worth exploring early.
Address nonimmigrant intent proactively at consular interviews
Community Engagement Manager roles often involve local ties and long-term relationship building, which consular officers may read as immigrant intent. Prepare clear documentation of your temporary purpose and home-country connections before your visa interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Engagement Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS must determine the role is a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree. Positions that accept any degree or emphasize general relationship skills over specialized knowledge are more vulnerable to denial. Strong job descriptions citing communications, public relations, or social work degrees improve your odds significantly.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me as a Community Engagement Manager?
A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, social work, nonprofit management, or a closely related field is the standard expectation. Marketing and sociology degrees can work if your coursework is relevant and your employer's job description specifies the field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency helps if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor Community Engagement Managers?
Healthcare systems, universities, large nonprofits, and corporate social responsibility teams at Fortune 500 companies sponsor this role most consistently. Government-funded organizations and community development financial institutions also hire internationally. You can browse verified sponsoring employers actively hiring for this title on Migrate Mate, filtered by visa type.
Can I get an E-3, TN, or O-1 visa for a Community Engagement Manager role instead of H-1B?
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa if the role meets specialty occupation standards, the same degree requirement applies. The TN visa doesn't cover community engagement roles for Canadian or Mexican nationals. O-1A is available to those with demonstrable extraordinary ability, such as published research, significant awards, or documented leadership in national or international community initiatives.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship approval for this role compared to technical jobs?
Approval rates for community engagement and social services roles are lower than for STEM positions because the specialty occupation argument is harder to make. USCIS issues Requests for Evidence for roles perceived as generalist. Employers with experienced immigration attorneys and well-drafted job descriptions that tie duties to a specific academic discipline see materially better outcomes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Community Engagement Manager jobs?
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.