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Community Engagement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, social work, public health, or a related field. Employers across nonprofits, healthcare systems, and government contractors regularly sponsor international candidates for these roles. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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\*\*\*\*This is not a remote job position. Employee will work approximately 50% in the office (San Mateo Blve & Montgomery Blvd in Albuquerque) and 50% in the community meeting with members, community organizations, etc \*\*\*\*
Job Summary
Provides senior level support for health plan growth and community engagement activities. Responsible for achieving and continuously improving Molina’s enrollment/referral growth objectives across all lines of business; collaborates with key departments across the enterprise to improve overall choice rates and assignment percentages. Develops relationships with community based organizations (CBOs) and providers to drive membership growth, and coordinates community events with key partners to increase Molina brand recognition visibility.
Essential Job Duties
- Under limited supervision, responsible for carrying out activities required to achieve membership/referral growth targets and overall choice rate through a combination of direct and indirect marketing activities and community events.
- Achieves monthly, quarterly, and annual enrollment/referral goals and growth targets, as established by leadership.
- Schedules, coordinates, and participates in Molina turnkey community events, encourages key partners to participate, and aligns media components.
- Schedules, coordinates, and participates in community events, and encourages key partners to participate.
- Develops, maintains, and deepens relationships with key business leaders, community based organizations (CBOs) and providers - ensuring all efforts are directed towards building membership.
- Collaborates with the provider relations team to ensure providers within assigned territory are aware of Molina products and services.
- Establishes simple referral processes for providers and CBOs to refer clients who may be eligible for applicable products.
- Represents as an ambassador within the community on the health care delivery system and wellness topics.
- Facilitates presentations, attends meetings and distributes educational materials to members and potential members.
- Assists with incoming calls - assisting existing and prospective members with health access-related questions.
- Identifies opportunities for key sponsorships, and provides justification for Molina participation.
- Identifies and promotes Molina's volunteer time off (VTO) program, and develops opportunities for employees to participate in community volunteering events.
- Manages daily schedule in alignment with growth and community engagement department goals, initiatives, and assigned community region(s).
- Provides training and support to new and existing growth and community engagement team members.
- 50% work in the office and 50% in the community.
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years of related experience in marketing, business development, community engagement, sales and/or customer service - preferably in the health care industry, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements.
- Ability to drive up to 3 hours to attend events.
- Ability to attend public events in outdoor venues in all weather conditions.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds and independently prepare for and set up community marketing events.
- Strong customer service acumen.
- Networking skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal/external stakeholders, including community based organizations (CBOs).
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with little to no supervision.
- Organizational and time-management skills ability to manage simultaneous projects and tasks to meet internal deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to facilitate public speaking events and presentations.
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of the managed care industry, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs.
- Previous health care marketing, enrollment/referral and/or grassroots community outreach experience.
- Outreach experience serving low income populations.
- Experience presenting to health influencer and low income audiences.
- Bi-lingual Spanish.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
Pay Range: $21.82 - $40.55 / HOURLY
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
JOB DESCRIPTION
\*\*\*\*This is not a remote job position. Employee will work approximately 50% in the office (San Mateo Blve & Montgomery Blvd in Albuquerque) and 50% in the community meeting with members, community organizations, etc \*\*\*\*
Job Summary
Provides senior level support for health plan growth and community engagement activities. Responsible for achieving and continuously improving Molina’s enrollment/referral growth objectives across all lines of business; collaborates with key departments across the enterprise to improve overall choice rates and assignment percentages. Develops relationships with community based organizations (CBOs) and providers to drive membership growth, and coordinates community events with key partners to increase Molina brand recognition visibility.
Essential Job Duties
- Under limited supervision, responsible for carrying out activities required to achieve membership/referral growth targets and overall choice rate through a combination of direct and indirect marketing activities and community events.
- Achieves monthly, quarterly, and annual enrollment/referral goals and growth targets, as established by leadership.
- Schedules, coordinates, and participates in Molina turnkey community events, encourages key partners to participate, and aligns media components.
- Schedules, coordinates, and participates in community events, and encourages key partners to participate.
- Develops, maintains, and deepens relationships with key business leaders, community based organizations (CBOs) and providers - ensuring all efforts are directed towards building membership.
- Collaborates with the provider relations team to ensure providers within assigned territory are aware of Molina products and services.
- Establishes simple referral processes for providers and CBOs to refer clients who may be eligible for applicable products.
- Represents as an ambassador within the community on the health care delivery system and wellness topics.
- Facilitates presentations, attends meetings and distributes educational materials to members and potential members.
- Assists with incoming calls - assisting existing and prospective members with health access-related questions.
- Identifies opportunities for key sponsorships, and provides justification for Molina participation.
- Identifies and promotes Molina's volunteer time off (VTO) program, and develops opportunities for employees to participate in community volunteering events.
- Manages daily schedule in alignment with growth and community engagement department goals, initiatives, and assigned community region(s).
- Provides training and support to new and existing growth and community engagement team members.
- 50% work in the office and 50% in the community.
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 years of related experience in marketing, business development, community engagement, sales and/or customer service - preferably in the health care industry, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements.
- Ability to drive up to 3 hours to attend events.
- Ability to attend public events in outdoor venues in all weather conditions.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds and independently prepare for and set up community marketing events.
- Strong customer service acumen.
- Networking skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal/external stakeholders, including community based organizations (CBOs).
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with little to no supervision.
- Organizational and time-management skills ability to manage simultaneous projects and tasks to meet internal deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to facilitate public speaking events and presentations.
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of the managed care industry, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs.
- Previous health care marketing, enrollment/referral and/or grassroots community outreach experience.
- Outreach experience serving low income populations.
- Experience presenting to health influencer and low income audiences.
- Bi-lingual Spanish.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
Pay Range: $21.82 - $40.55 / HOURLY
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Community Engagement Specialist
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large nonprofits, hospital networks, and government contractors sponsor Community Engagement Specialists far more often than small local organizations. Focus your search on employers with 500+ employees who have filed H-1B LCAs in this role category before.
Make your degree field explicit in applications
Sponsorship approval depends on proving specialty occupation status. Clearly state your degree in communications, public health, social work, or sociology on your resume and cover letter so hiring managers can immediately assess your H-1B eligibility.
Emphasize measurable community impact over general responsibilities
Employers sponsoring visas take on legal and financial risk. Quantify your past work: partnerships built, programs launched, populations reached. Concrete outcomes signal you're worth the sponsorship investment and strengthen any future petition.
Understand the specialty occupation argument for this role
USCIS scrutinizes whether community engagement roles truly require a degree. Roles tied to public health outreach, grant compliance, or policy-driven programs have a stronger specialty occupation case than general community liaison positions.
Ask about sponsorship timing before the offer stage
Some employers will sponsor but only after a probationary period. Others require OPT or another valid status as a bridge. Clarify the employer's timeline early so it aligns with your current visa status and any upcoming expiration dates.
Browse Migrate Mate for pre-screened sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters community engagement roles by employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor visas. This removes the guesswork of cold applications to organizations that may not have a sponsorship process in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Engagement Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a bachelor's degree in a specific field must be a standard requirement. Roles tied to public health outreach, grant management, or policy programs tend to qualify. Generalist community liaison positions without a defined degree requirement face higher denial risk.
What degree do I need for a Community Engagement Specialist to get H-1B sponsorship?
Most successful H-1B visa petitions for this role cite degrees in communications, public health, social work, sociology, or a closely related field. The degree must be relevant to the specific job duties. A business or general liberal arts degree may not satisfy USCIS if the job is framed around public health or social services program delivery.
Which types of employers sponsor Community Engagement Specialists?
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, nonprofits managing government grants, and university extension programs are among the most active sponsors. These organizations often have HR teams experienced with visa processes and existing relationships with immigration attorneys. Smaller community organizations rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor, even when willing. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers in this role category who are actively sponsoring.
Can I qualify for an O-1 visa as a Community Engagement Specialist?
The O-1 visa is possible but requires demonstrating extraordinary ability, which is a high bar for this field. Published research, nationally recognized awards, leadership of large-scale public programs, or media recognition of your community work could support a case. Most community engagement professionals pursue H-1B or, if eligible, the TN visa for Canadians and Mexicans rather than attempting the O-1 visa route.
What happens to my sponsorship if I change employers in this role?
Your visa status is tied to your sponsoring employer, not the job title. If you change employers, the new organization must file a new H-1B petition before or when you start. If you're in H-1B status and have an approved I-140, you may qualify for portability protections. Always consult an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer to understand the gap risk.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Community Engagement Specialist 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.