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Community Engagement Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, social work, or a related field. Employers in nonprofits, healthcare, and tech actively sponsor this title, though approval depends on demonstrating specialty occupation status. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Every day, United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) works alongside community partners, donors, and nonprofits to create measurable, lasting change across Southeastern Michigan. By investing in programs that support education, economic stability, and health, UWSEM helps ensure individuals and families have the resources they need not just to get by, but to thrive. Our work is grounded in collaboration, accountability, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.
This full‑time position offers a salary of $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, AD&D coverage, ASPCA pet insurance, a DoorDash discount, 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 paid holidays, and one floating holiday.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager, Community & Affinity Engagement develops and leads engagement opportunities that connect individuals and community partners to United Way for Southeastern Michigan's mission. This role manages the Emerging Philanthropists (EP) affinity group and supports its growth and engagement, creating meaningful ways for members to build relationships, contribute their time and talents, and deepen their connection to the organization. The Manager also leads select community engagement initiatives and cross-functional projects, working in partnership with teams across United Way to ensure coordinated planning, strong stakeholder relationships, and effective execution. In collaboration with Volunteer Engagement, this role helps identify opportunities to connect community members and organizations with relevant volunteer and engagement experiences.
Emerging Philanthropists & Affinity Engagement
- Manage the Emerging Philanthropists (EP) affinity group and committee, including annual planning, meeting facilitation, member communications, engagement strategy, and fundraising goals.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, participation, and ongoing engagement of EP committee members and affinity group participants.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow affinity group membership, strengthen retention, and deepen members' connection to United Way.
- Identify meaningful opportunities for members to engage through volunteerism, events, advocacy, leadership, and philanthropy, in collaboration with the appropriate internal teams.
- Coordinate with the Director of Volunteer Engagement and Volunteer Engagement team to connect community partners and participants with appropriate volunteer opportunities.
- Partner with the events team to plan affinity group engagement programs and experiences, including quarterly Beyond the Boardrooms.
- Identify opportunities to connect affinity group members with United Way initiatives, community needs, and pathways for deeper philanthropic involvement.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Develop and coordinate community engagement initiatives that create meaningful ways for individuals, groups, and community organizations to connect with United Way's mission.
- Develop strategies to diversify and expand United Way's volunteer base by reaching new audiences, strengthening relationships with a broader range of community partners, and creating accessible opportunities that reflect the communities we serve.
Project Management & Cross-Functional Initiatives
- Lead project management for select departmental and organizational initiatives, ensuring clear objectives, work plans, timelines, accountability, and communication across stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects from planning through implementation and evaluation, identifying risks, resolving issues, and keeping deliverables on track.
- Partner with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging experiences and initiatives that support United Way's mission and strategic priorities.
- Monitor participation, engagement, and program outcomes; use results and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Provide project updates, track progress against goals, and recommend process improvements that strengthen execution and the overall participant experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously, from planning through execution and evaluation.
- Experience engaging volunteers, committees, affinity groups, community organizations, or other stakeholder groups preferred.
- Strong relationship management, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build effective relationships with internal and external partners.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull supplies, materials, signage, boxes, etc., weighing up to 25-30 pounds independently.
- Proficiency in project management tools and CRM or engagement management systems.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Three to five years of experience in program or project management, community engagement, affinity group development, nonprofit work, or a related field.
INTRODUCTION
Every day, United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) works alongside community partners, donors, and nonprofits to create measurable, lasting change across Southeastern Michigan. By investing in programs that support education, economic stability, and health, UWSEM helps ensure individuals and families have the resources they need not just to get by, but to thrive. Our work is grounded in collaboration, accountability, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.
This full‑time position offers a salary of $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, AD&D coverage, ASPCA pet insurance, a DoorDash discount, 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 paid holidays, and one floating holiday.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager, Community & Affinity Engagement develops and leads engagement opportunities that connect individuals and community partners to United Way for Southeastern Michigan's mission. This role manages the Emerging Philanthropists (EP) affinity group and supports its growth and engagement, creating meaningful ways for members to build relationships, contribute their time and talents, and deepen their connection to the organization. The Manager also leads select community engagement initiatives and cross-functional projects, working in partnership with teams across United Way to ensure coordinated planning, strong stakeholder relationships, and effective execution. In collaboration with Volunteer Engagement, this role helps identify opportunities to connect community members and organizations with relevant volunteer and engagement experiences.
Emerging Philanthropists & Affinity Engagement
- Manage the Emerging Philanthropists (EP) affinity group and committee, including annual planning, meeting facilitation, member communications, engagement strategy, and fundraising goals.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, participation, and ongoing engagement of EP committee members and affinity group participants.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow affinity group membership, strengthen retention, and deepen members' connection to United Way.
- Identify meaningful opportunities for members to engage through volunteerism, events, advocacy, leadership, and philanthropy, in collaboration with the appropriate internal teams.
- Coordinate with the Director of Volunteer Engagement and Volunteer Engagement team to connect community partners and participants with appropriate volunteer opportunities.
- Partner with the events team to plan affinity group engagement programs and experiences, including quarterly Beyond the Boardrooms.
- Identify opportunities to connect affinity group members with United Way initiatives, community needs, and pathways for deeper philanthropic involvement.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
- Develop and coordinate community engagement initiatives that create meaningful ways for individuals, groups, and community organizations to connect with United Way's mission.
- Develop strategies to diversify and expand United Way's volunteer base by reaching new audiences, strengthening relationships with a broader range of community partners, and creating accessible opportunities that reflect the communities we serve.
Project Management & Cross-Functional Initiatives
- Lead project management for select departmental and organizational initiatives, ensuring clear objectives, work plans, timelines, accountability, and communication across stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects from planning through implementation and evaluation, identifying risks, resolving issues, and keeping deliverables on track.
- Partner with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging experiences and initiatives that support United Way's mission and strategic priorities.
- Monitor participation, engagement, and program outcomes; use results and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Provide project updates, track progress against goals, and recommend process improvements that strengthen execution and the overall participant experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously, from planning through execution and evaluation.
- Experience engaging volunteers, committees, affinity groups, community organizations, or other stakeholder groups preferred.
- Strong relationship management, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build effective relationships with internal and external partners.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull supplies, materials, signage, boxes, etc., weighing up to 25-30 pounds independently.
- Proficiency in project management tools and CRM or engagement management systems.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Three to five years of experience in program or project management, community engagement, affinity group development, nonprofit work, or a related field.
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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.