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Events Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, marketing, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews indefinitely in two-year increments, so your sponsoring employer files a Labor Condition Application before you attend your consulate interview in Australia.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT VERCEL:
Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.
Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Corporate Events Manager to own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of these tentpoles, delivering experiences that inspire developers, excite enterprise buyers, and capture the attention of the global tech press. Reporting to the Head of Demand Generation and partnering closely with marketing, product, and sales, you will be a key force in how Vercel shows up to the world.
- Execute Vercel's flagship events: Support the editorial calendar and creative direction for Ship, Next.js Conf, and more coordinating across launches, narrative arcs, and the partner ecosystem.
- Deliver world-class execution: Lead end-to-end planning and stagecraft (budgeting, vendors, programming, production, branding, on-site ops) with clear targets for attendance, NPS, influenced pipeline, and content reach.
- Help shape the story: Collaborate with PMM and leadership to develop keynotes, demos, and narrative arcs; and help curate a speaker bench of customers, OSS leaders, and partners.
- Drive high-impact sponsored presence: Execute activations for AWS re:Invent and other key industry events—ensuring Vercel's presence is unmissable.
- Connect events to company goals: Work closely with product, developer relations, sales, and marketing to ensure each event drives measurable awareness, demand, and community growth.
- Manage budgets and logistics: Track event spend, reconcile invoices, and support forecasting and ROI modeling; contribute to the event tech stack to attribute impact end to end.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams: Provide day-to-day coordination with design, video, and PMM, and manage agencies and contractors to deliver at scale.
- Support global programming: Assist with multi-region timing, localization, and follow-the-sun programming as Vercel expands tier-1 events internationally in 2026.
- Track and report on outcomes: Maintain KPIs for reach, engagement, pipeline impact, and brand lift—and surface data-driven insights to optimize future events.
- Experiment with format and experience: Contribute ideas and execution for in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats that meet our audiences where they are while staying true to Vercel's developer-first DNA.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Solid event management experience: 4–6 years in event planning and execution, including hands-on experience running conferences or product launches with 1000+ attendees.
- Familiarity with global industry stages: Working knowledge of events like AWS re:Invent, with the operational skill to execute effectively in competitive environments.
- Detail-oriented and organized: You thrive in the weeds—run-of-show documents, speaker prep, A/V coordination, and vendor management are where you shine.
- Commercial awareness: You understand how events connect to pipeline impact, sponsorship value, and ROI, and can report on those metrics clearly.
- Strong cross-functional collaborator: Skilled at working across teams and managing external partners to a high standard.
- Developer empathy: You understand how to speak to and design for technical audiences—engineers, CTOs, and product leaders.
- Operational rigor: Proven ability to deliver complex events on time and on budget, with solid contingency planning and attention to compliance.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $146,000 - $183,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
ABOUT VERCEL:
Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.
Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Corporate Events Manager to own the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of these tentpoles, delivering experiences that inspire developers, excite enterprise buyers, and capture the attention of the global tech press. Reporting to the Head of Demand Generation and partnering closely with marketing, product, and sales, you will be a key force in how Vercel shows up to the world.
- Execute Vercel's flagship events: Support the editorial calendar and creative direction for Ship, Next.js Conf, and more coordinating across launches, narrative arcs, and the partner ecosystem.
- Deliver world-class execution: Lead end-to-end planning and stagecraft (budgeting, vendors, programming, production, branding, on-site ops) with clear targets for attendance, NPS, influenced pipeline, and content reach.
- Help shape the story: Collaborate with PMM and leadership to develop keynotes, demos, and narrative arcs; and help curate a speaker bench of customers, OSS leaders, and partners.
- Drive high-impact sponsored presence: Execute activations for AWS re:Invent and other key industry events—ensuring Vercel's presence is unmissable.
- Connect events to company goals: Work closely with product, developer relations, sales, and marketing to ensure each event drives measurable awareness, demand, and community growth.
- Manage budgets and logistics: Track event spend, reconcile invoices, and support forecasting and ROI modeling; contribute to the event tech stack to attribute impact end to end.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams: Provide day-to-day coordination with design, video, and PMM, and manage agencies and contractors to deliver at scale.
- Support global programming: Assist with multi-region timing, localization, and follow-the-sun programming as Vercel expands tier-1 events internationally in 2026.
- Track and report on outcomes: Maintain KPIs for reach, engagement, pipeline impact, and brand lift—and surface data-driven insights to optimize future events.
- Experiment with format and experience: Contribute ideas and execution for in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats that meet our audiences where they are while staying true to Vercel's developer-first DNA.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Solid event management experience: 4–6 years in event planning and execution, including hands-on experience running conferences or product launches with 1000+ attendees.
- Familiarity with global industry stages: Working knowledge of events like AWS re:Invent, with the operational skill to execute effectively in competitive environments.
- Detail-oriented and organized: You thrive in the weeds—run-of-show documents, speaker prep, A/V coordination, and vendor management are where you shine.
- Commercial awareness: You understand how events connect to pipeline impact, sponsorship value, and ROI, and can report on those metrics clearly.
- Strong cross-functional collaborator: Skilled at working across teams and managing external partners to a high standard.
- Developer empathy: You understand how to speak to and design for technical audiences—engineers, CTOs, and product leaders.
- Operational rigor: Proven ability to deliver complex events on time and on budget, with solid contingency planning and attention to compliance.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $146,000 - $183,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Events Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. Document that your Events Manager position demands specialized knowledge in logistics, contract negotiation, or budget management, not just general coordination experience.
Target employers with dedicated events functions
Convention centers, hotel groups, corporate event agencies, and universities run in-house events teams that file E-3 LCAs regularly. These employers already understand the process, which shortens your path from offer to approved visa.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before you can lodge your visa application. Ask hiring managers upfront whether their HR or legal team has handled E-3 filings before, since first-time sponsors often underestimate the preparation time.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
The LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation involve coordinated deadlines that catch many first-time applicants off guard. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment so nothing falls through the gaps.
Prepare an Australian credential equivalency statement
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but consular officers can ask for clarification. Have your academic transcripts and a written equivalency statement ready before your interview.
Address contract and freelance work history carefully
Events Managers often have project-based or freelance backgrounds. Structure your employment history to show continuous, relevant experience in your application materials, since gaps or non-traditional arrangements can prompt additional scrutiny at the consulate.
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Find Events Manager JobsEvents Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Events Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Events Manager roles from employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not cold-filtering thousands of postings. The E-3 requires a job offer before you can apply, so targeting employers already familiar with the visa process saves significant time. Search by role and location to find relevant openings directly.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Events Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the role description matters. The position must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as hospitality management, communications, marketing, or business. A generic coordinator title without degree requirements in the job posting may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard, so the offer letter wording is important.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Events Manager roles?
The E-3 is only available to Australian citizens, but it has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point during the year. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with limited slots and typically takes months longer to process. For Australians, the E-3 is a significantly more reliable path into a U.S. Events Manager role.
Can I change employers or roles while on an E-3 in events?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you leave the U.S. or, in some cases, complete a change of status domestically. Moving between event types, such as from corporate events to nonprofit or hospitality, is generally fine as long as the new role still meets the specialty occupation standard.
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