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Event Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at hospitality groups, universities, convention centers, and corporate event teams. Employers who sponsor typically structure the role around a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, or a related field to meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B approval.
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Assistant Director - Event Operations
Department
Athletic Director
Salary
$53,954 - $66,815; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects, assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of home athletic events across MTSU's 17 NCAA Division I sports and support daily operations of Athletics facilities. Serve as the primary on-site event manager for assigned sports and events; coordinate logistics with visiting teams, game officials, Athletics units, campus departments, contracted vendors, and public safety; support special events and external facility use; assist with operational planning for Athletics capital projects, including the renovation of Floyd Stadium; maintain Athletics inventory records; and assist with hiring, training, and supervising graduate assistants, student workers, and event staff. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Required Related Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in athletic event operations, facility operations, or a related field. Graduate Assistant experience will be accepted toward this requirement.
Desirable Related Experience
Experience in an NCAA Division I Athletic department
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience working in NCAA Division I athletics.
- Experience serving in a lead or primary role for event execution.
- Experience supervising staff or student workers.
- Familiarity with athletic facility operations, event logistics, and game day management.
- Experience working in environments undergoing facility upgrades or construction
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by October 16, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 23, 2026.
Job Title
Assistant Director - Event Operations
Department
Athletic Director
Salary
$53,954 - $66,815; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects, assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of home athletic events across MTSU's 17 NCAA Division I sports and support daily operations of Athletics facilities. Serve as the primary on-site event manager for assigned sports and events; coordinate logistics with visiting teams, game officials, Athletics units, campus departments, contracted vendors, and public safety; support special events and external facility use; assist with operational planning for Athletics capital projects, including the renovation of Floyd Stadium; maintain Athletics inventory records; and assist with hiring, training, and supervising graduate assistants, student workers, and event staff. Night, weekend, and holiday work is required.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Required Related Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in athletic event operations, facility operations, or a related field. Graduate Assistant experience will be accepted toward this requirement.
Desirable Related Experience
Experience in an NCAA Division I Athletic department
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience working in NCAA Division I athletics.
- Experience serving in a lead or primary role for event execution.
- Experience supervising staff or student workers.
- Familiarity with athletic facility operations, event logistics, and game day management.
- Experience working in environments undergoing facility upgrades or construction
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by October 16, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 23, 2026.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Event Assistant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for event coordinators and map your degree coursework directly to listed knowledge areas. Employers use this alignment to justify specialty occupation status in the I-129 petition, so having it documented before interviews strengthens your candidacy.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your target city before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't survive DOL review.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have certified LCAs for event-related roles. Companies with recent filing history already understand the process, which shortens your time from offer to petition and signals genuine sponsorship intent.
Clarify worksite coverage early in the process
Event roles often involve multiple venues. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you work there, so ask your prospective employer during negotiations how they handle multi-venue filings. Discovering this gap after your I-129 is filed creates costly delays.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employment ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Start the job search immediately at the end of employment, not after the grace period has begun shrinking.
Get a degree equivalency evaluation early
If your hospitality or events degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. USCIS scrutinizes foreign credential equivalency in specialty occupation petitions, and having the evaluation ready removes a common RFE trigger.
H-1B Visa Event Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Event Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it around duties that genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as hospitality management, communications, or marketing. Generic administrative or logistical event support typically does not meet the bar. Sponsoring employers build the position description around degree-level responsibilities and document that connection in the LCA and I-129 petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Event Assistant positions?
Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for event and hospitality roles. Hospitality groups, universities, convention centers, and large corporations with dedicated events teams are the most consistent sponsors. Focus your outreach on organizations that have filed LCAs for comparable roles rather than approaching employers with no sponsorship track record.
Can my employer use one LCA if I work events at multiple venues?
No. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you begin working there. Event roles that move between venues, hotels, or convention centers are a common compliance problem. Raise this with your employer before accepting an offer so they understand the filing obligations across locations and have a process in place to handle them.
What documents strengthen an H-1B petition for an Event Assistant role?
A detailed position description tying every core duty to a specific degree requirement is the foundation. Supporting documents include your diploma, transcripts showing relevant coursework, and a credential evaluation if your degree is foreign. If your degree field is adjacent rather than directly related, letters from industry professionals explaining the connection between your coursework and the role duties help address potential RFEs from USCIS.
How long does H-1B status last for an Event Assistant job?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on an initial approval, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued status requires qualifying steps toward a green card. If your employer changes your worksite, title, or core duties in a way that materially changes the role, they may need to file an amended petition before the change takes effect.