Program Manager Jobs at Hot Topic with Visa Sponsorship
Program Manager roles at Hot Topic sit at the intersection of retail operations and pop culture product strategy, coordinating timelines across merchandising, sourcing, and store rollouts. Hot Topic has a history of sponsoring employment-based Green Cards for program management talent, making it a viable target if you're building a long-term U.S. career in fashion retail.
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Get Access To All JobsAt BoxLunch, we’re committed using our love of pop culture to do something amazing: eliminate hunger. With every $10 spent, we donate a meal to Feeding America that directly benefits the communities we are in.
We’re on the search for a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 that will help lead our civic minded, pop culture driven brand. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives with regards to hitting sales targets, recruiting, and development. You’re Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker rolled into one; you can handle anything that comes your way while driving sales and building lifelong relationships with our customers.
- Support your Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and/or comp sales goals. It’s not all about the Benjamins, but then it kind of is
- Help recruit, develop, and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you
- You’re the store’s #1 fan – you’ll create buzz and customer engagement through promotion of new products, use social media platforms, and additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup
- Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business; you’ll bring the right balance of ops, delegation/autonomy, and customer-first selling practices
- Keep watch (like the Night’s Watch) on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules
- Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on trends & customer feedback
- Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets
- You’ll merchandise the store in a compelling way, leveraging planograms as a guide, while launching all promos on time. In short, you’ll deliver the goods!
- Every Frodo needs a Fellowship! In partnership with your Store Manager, you’ll develop your team of loyal associates that are high-performing and customer-focused
- At least 1-2 years of retail store management experience. If you’re passionate about philanthropy & all things pop culture, you're in the right place!
- You’ve led teams to success and want to experience more of it. You’ll have skills to pay the bills: communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising), and be a developer of your peeps
- You have Avenger-like skills: communication, time management, professionalism, operations, and a drive to develop your peeps
- You'll have to be at least 18 years of age to join the fandom force
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent. If you have a degree, even better
- Roll with the punches. Retail is a fast-changing industry and you like catching curveballs thrown your way
- The usual retail stuff (with or without reasonable accommodation): able to navigate your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of awesome merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds
At BoxLunch, we’re committed using our love of pop culture to do something amazing: eliminate hunger. With every $10 spent, we donate a meal to Feeding America that directly benefits the communities we are in.
We’re on the search for a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 that will help lead our civic minded, pop culture driven brand. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives with regards to hitting sales targets, recruiting, and development. You’re Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker rolled into one; you can handle anything that comes your way while driving sales and building lifelong relationships with our customers.
- Support your Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and/or comp sales goals. It’s not all about the Benjamins, but then it kind of is
- Help recruit, develop, and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you
- You’re the store’s #1 fan – you’ll create buzz and customer engagement through promotion of new products, use social media platforms, and additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup
- Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business; you’ll bring the right balance of ops, delegation/autonomy, and customer-first selling practices
- Keep watch (like the Night’s Watch) on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules
- Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on trends & customer feedback
- Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets
- You’ll merchandise the store in a compelling way, leveraging planograms as a guide, while launching all promos on time. In short, you’ll deliver the goods!
- Every Frodo needs a Fellowship! In partnership with your Store Manager, you’ll develop your team of loyal associates that are high-performing and customer-focused
- At least 1-2 years of retail store management experience. If you’re passionate about philanthropy & all things pop culture, you're in the right place!
- You’ve led teams to success and want to experience more of it. You’ll have skills to pay the bills: communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising), and be a developer of your peeps
- You have Avenger-like skills: communication, time management, professionalism, operations, and a drive to develop your peeps
- You'll have to be at least 18 years of age to join the fandom force
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent. If you have a degree, even better
- Roll with the punches. Retail is a fast-changing industry and you like catching curveballs thrown your way
- The usual retail stuff (with or without reasonable accommodation): able to navigate your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of awesome merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds
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Frame your PM credentials around retail timelines
Hot Topic's program management work centers on seasonal product launches and licensed merchandise cycles. Highlight experience managing cross-functional timelines in apparel, consumer goods, or retail environments so your background maps directly to their operational rhythm.
Target roles that align with PERM eligibility
Hot Topic sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, both of which require PERM labor certification. Look for mid-to-senior Program Manager openings where the employer is more likely to invest in the multi-year sponsorship process, not entry-level or contract positions.
Research Hot Topic's open roles through Migrate Mate
Filter Program Manager listings at Hot Topic by sponsorship type using Migrate Mate, so you're only applying to roles where visa support is confirmed rather than inferred from a generic careers page that may not disclose sponsorship intent.
Prepare your degree evaluation before interviews
EB-3 petitions require DOL to certify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed in advance so there are no delays when Hot Topic initiates PERM filing on your behalf.
Account for PERM processing time in your planning
DOL PERM adjudication currently runs six to twelve months before an I-140 can be filed. If you're on a status with a fixed expiration, map out whether your current work authorization bridges that window so you're not caught in a gap.
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Does Hot Topic sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Hot Topic's documented sponsorship activity for Program Manager roles falls under employment-based Green Card categories rather than H-1B. That means their sponsorship path typically starts with PERM labor certification filed with the DOL, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS. If you currently hold H-1B status with another employer, you can transfer that status independently while pursuing a Green Card through Hot Topic.
Which visa types are commonly used for Program Manager roles at Hot Topic?
Hot Topic sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas for Program Manager positions. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree and is the more common pathway for program management work in retail. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or exceptional qualifications. Both require PERM labor certification before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 immigrant petition.
What qualifications or experience are expected for Program Manager roles at Hot Topic?
Hot Topic typically looks for Program Managers with experience coordinating cross-functional projects in retail, fashion, or licensed product environments. Familiarity with seasonal go-to-market cycles, vendor coordination, and inventory or merchandising workflows is directly relevant. For PERM purposes, the role's minimum requirements become legally binding, so your background needs to meet whatever education and experience threshold is specified in the job description.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Hot Topic?
You can find Program Manager openings at Hot Topic filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where sponsorship has been confirmed rather than assumed. Once you identify a relevant opening, apply through Hot Topic's careers portal and tailor your application to highlight retail program management experience, particularly around product launches, cross-functional coordination, and timeline ownership in fashion or consumer goods contexts.
How do I think about timeline when pursuing a Green Card through Hot Topic?
The PERM process alone takes six to twelve months with the DOL before an I-140 can be filed with USCIS. I-140 adjudication adds additional time, and if you're from a country with visa backlogs, the priority date queue extends the wait further. Starting this process while your existing work authorization has at least a year remaining gives you the most flexibility and avoids gaps in your ability to work legally.
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