Outreach Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Outreach Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field. Employers in nonprofits, healthcare, and tech regularly sponsor this title, though degree-to-role alignment is the key factor USCIS scrutinizes. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00049609
Job Category:
Allied Health
Organization:
SOM-Medicine-ID HIV-Nurse Case Managers
Location/s:
Jackson Medical Mall
Job Title:
HIV Outreach Specialist-Ryan White Program
Job Summary:
To provide direct and indirect client services to support linkage and retention in care for HIV/AIDS clients, supports all aspects of community engagement and outreach, seeks and connects PLWH (People Living with HIV) to available support services. Counsels medication adherence, and safe sex practices. Candidates do not have to have a diagnosis of HIV infection.
Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
Degree (Associate or Bachelor) or High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of peer counseling, community outreach, or case management experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Interviewing skills. Knowledge of customer service principles and procedures, knowledge of community engagement, and health related issues, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies; ability to multi-task and use creative problem solving. Must be comfortable discussing HIV, sexually transmitted infections, alternate lifestyles, and associated risks with peers. Must be comfortable engaging individuals who may be mentally ill, homeless, HIV positive, or have substance abuse issues. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Responsibilities:
- Provides specialized, non-medical support for PLWH, including peer counseling, outreach activities, and HIV education to clients or potential clients.
- Locates and re-engages PLWH who have been lost to HIV care, determining the barriers that contributed to them leaving care and addressing those barriers.
- Facilitates linkage to care by maintaining open communication with PLWH using various communication techniques.
- Maintains ongoing contact with current clients who are at a higher risk of dropping out of HIV care.
- Collaborates with others to provide HIV/STD education and linkage to care to those priority populations who are more at risk for HIV.
- Collaborates with internal and external individuals and agencies to connect clients to available services and resources available to PLWH.
- Inputs data and helps maintain Ryan White specific databases in order to meet all Ryan White reporting requirements and facilitates and maintains tracking and reporting of calls, community engagement and outreach activities also for reporting purposes.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, constant driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, constant reaching, frequent sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Yes
Job Posting Date:
04/30/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00049609
Job Category:
Allied Health
Organization:
SOM-Medicine-ID HIV-Nurse Case Managers
Location/s:
Jackson Medical Mall
Job Title:
HIV Outreach Specialist-Ryan White Program
Job Summary:
To provide direct and indirect client services to support linkage and retention in care for HIV/AIDS clients, supports all aspects of community engagement and outreach, seeks and connects PLWH (People Living with HIV) to available support services. Counsels medication adherence, and safe sex practices. Candidates do not have to have a diagnosis of HIV infection.
Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
Degree (Associate or Bachelor) or High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of peer counseling, community outreach, or case management experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Interviewing skills. Knowledge of customer service principles and procedures, knowledge of community engagement, and health related issues, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies; ability to multi-task and use creative problem solving. Must be comfortable discussing HIV, sexually transmitted infections, alternate lifestyles, and associated risks with peers. Must be comfortable engaging individuals who may be mentally ill, homeless, HIV positive, or have substance abuse issues. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Responsibilities:
- Provides specialized, non-medical support for PLWH, including peer counseling, outreach activities, and HIV education to clients or potential clients.
- Locates and re-engages PLWH who have been lost to HIV care, determining the barriers that contributed to them leaving care and addressing those barriers.
- Facilitates linkage to care by maintaining open communication with PLWH using various communication techniques.
- Maintains ongoing contact with current clients who are at a higher risk of dropping out of HIV care.
- Collaborates with others to provide HIV/STD education and linkage to care to those priority populations who are more at risk for HIV.
- Collaborates with internal and external individuals and agencies to connect clients to available services and resources available to PLWH.
- Inputs data and helps maintain Ryan White specific databases in order to meet all Ryan White reporting requirements and facilitates and maintains tracking and reporting of calls, community engagement and outreach activities also for reporting purposes.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, constant driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, constant reaching, frequent sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Yes
Job Posting Date:
04/30/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Outreach Specialist
Confirm the degree requirement is in writing
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for Outreach Specialists only when the job posting explicitly requires a specific bachelor's degree field. 'Preferred' language weakens the specialty occupation argument. Ask hiring managers to confirm the requirement before applying.
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Nonprofits, hospital systems, and public health organizations frequently sponsor Outreach Specialists because their roles involve specialized community engagement tied to a specific degree. Check Department of Labor LCA disclosure data to verify an employer has sponsored this title before.
Align your degree field to the role's core function
A communications or public health degree maps cleanly to Outreach Specialist duties. If your degree is in an adjacent field, document how your coursework directly supports the role's core functions to strengthen the specialty occupation case in your petition.
Apply to organizations with established HR and legal infrastructure
Larger employers, universities, and mission-driven organizations with dedicated HR teams are more likely to navigate the H-1B process successfully. Smaller startups may be willing but lack the legal infrastructure to execute sponsorship efficiently for this role.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
Most Outreach Specialist roles are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery. Registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Plan your job search and offer timeline accordingly so your employer can file within the registration window.
Request a detailed offer letter before sponsorship begins
The offer letter should specify the role title, required degree field, and that the position is a specialty occupation. This documentation supports both the Labor Condition Application and the I-129 petition, reducing the likelihood of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
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Find Outreach Specialist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can an Outreach Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, public health, marketing, or public relations. Generalist outreach roles that accept any degree are harder to sponsor. Roles tied to a specific population, program type, or regulated industry, such as healthcare or public health outreach, tend to have stronger specialty occupation arguments.
Which industries most commonly sponsor Outreach Specialists?
Hospitals and health systems, universities, nonprofits, and government contractors are the most consistent sponsors for Outreach Specialists. These employers frequently file Labor Condition Applications for this title because their outreach functions are tied to specific programs requiring specialized knowledge. Tech companies occasionally sponsor the role when it involves developer relations or community engagement within a technical product context. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
What degree do I need to qualify for an H-1B as an Outreach Specialist?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree and the role. Communications, public relations, public health, social work, and marketing are the most defensible degree fields for this title. A degree in an unrelated field, even a bachelor's or higher, may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement unless your employer can document why that specific field is necessary. If your degree is adjacent, relevant coursework and a detailed job description help close the gap.
What is the H-1B approval rate for Outreach Specialist petitions?
USCIS does not publish approval rates broken down by job title, so there is no publicly available figure specific to Outreach Specialists. Approval depends heavily on how the employer documents the specialty occupation requirement. Roles at established organizations with strong HR and legal support, and clearly defined degree requirements, tend to receive fewer Requests for Evidence and higher approval rates than loosely defined outreach positions at smaller employers.
Can I get sponsored on an O-1 or other visa as an Outreach Specialist?
The O-1 is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, which is an unusually high bar for most Outreach Specialist roles. TN status covers specific occupations for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and Outreach Specialist is not a listed TN category. The H-1B remains the most realistic sponsorship pathway for this title. If you are Australian and your role qualifies as a specialty occupation, the E-3 visa is a strong alternative with no lottery.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Outreach 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.
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