H-1B Visa Events Jobs
Events roles, from conference management to experiential marketing, qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, or a related field. Employers in corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment sectors file H-1B petitions for these roles, though sponsorship is less common than in tech, so targeting the right employers matters.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16690
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: Up to $40,320 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/16/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is preferred
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Job Summary
The Event Manager plans and coordinates support operations for Student Union Event Services. This position is responsible for scheduling and supervision of events and coordinating technical, physical and other required support for Student Union and main & downtown campus events.
Core Responsibilities
- Initiates, plans, schedules, and manages university events for internal and external clients, to include coordination of location, facilities, audio visual, technical services, supplies, and personnel.
- Collaborates with staff and clients to establish event goals and objectives; develops and recommends event operating procedures; establishes and manages event planning timelines; creates task assignments; and proposes resources needed to execute event.
- Coordinates financial transactions, including invoicing, billing, and building use agreements. Monitors accounts for events.
- Acts as a liaison with internal and external customers and agencies to coordinate and facilitate co-sponsored events.
- Communicates, maintains, and develops lasting relationships with clients.
- Communicates information regarding facility use, program operations, and campus policies, regulations and procedures to customers and the University community.
- Holds preparation meetings with all necessary team members to ensure event success and review required tasks.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues during events. Provides on-site management for conferences and special events to ensure quality service and smooth operations.
- Ensures impressive and excellent customer service and quality delivery of projects.
- Addresses special service requests or policy deviations and represent University Events at meetings with customers, both on and off campus.
- Identifies opportunities to develop and improve processes to enhance efficiency in company event planning and event execution processes.
- Prepares reports and statistical information.
- Member of the Expressive Activity Representative team and observes campus internal and external free speech activities.
- Assists with special projects with Event Services Assistant Director and acts as an Event Services representative in special meetings.
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and develops a team of student employees supporting event management, facility operations, and customer service functions.
- Develops and implements comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training programs for student staff related to event operations, facility procedures, safety protocols, customer service standards, and leadership development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Three (3) years of related work experience.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Student Engagement Platforms (i.e. Encoura Engaged, Event Reservation software (i.e. College Net 25Live) and Social Tables.
- Excellent time management and customer service skills.
- Self-starter with strong project management skills.
- Able to effectively manage multiple priorities to successfully coordinate complex logistics for events within fiscal and time constraints.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Event Management
- Logistics Management
- Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Influencer Marketing
- Customer Experience Management
- Data Analysis
- Account Based Marketing
- Student Staff Supervision
- Training and Development
- Leadership Development
Working Conditions
Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis. Occasional after hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16690
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: Up to $40,320 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/16/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is preferred
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Job Summary
The Event Manager plans and coordinates support operations for Student Union Event Services. This position is responsible for scheduling and supervision of events and coordinating technical, physical and other required support for Student Union and main & downtown campus events.
Core Responsibilities
- Initiates, plans, schedules, and manages university events for internal and external clients, to include coordination of location, facilities, audio visual, technical services, supplies, and personnel.
- Collaborates with staff and clients to establish event goals and objectives; develops and recommends event operating procedures; establishes and manages event planning timelines; creates task assignments; and proposes resources needed to execute event.
- Coordinates financial transactions, including invoicing, billing, and building use agreements. Monitors accounts for events.
- Acts as a liaison with internal and external customers and agencies to coordinate and facilitate co-sponsored events.
- Communicates, maintains, and develops lasting relationships with clients.
- Communicates information regarding facility use, program operations, and campus policies, regulations and procedures to customers and the University community.
- Holds preparation meetings with all necessary team members to ensure event success and review required tasks.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues during events. Provides on-site management for conferences and special events to ensure quality service and smooth operations.
- Ensures impressive and excellent customer service and quality delivery of projects.
- Addresses special service requests or policy deviations and represent University Events at meetings with customers, both on and off campus.
- Identifies opportunities to develop and improve processes to enhance efficiency in company event planning and event execution processes.
- Prepares reports and statistical information.
- Member of the Expressive Activity Representative team and observes campus internal and external free speech activities.
- Assists with special projects with Event Services Assistant Director and acts as an Event Services representative in special meetings.
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and develops a team of student employees supporting event management, facility operations, and customer service functions.
- Develops and implements comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training programs for student staff related to event operations, facility procedures, safety protocols, customer service standards, and leadership development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Three (3) years of related work experience.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Student Engagement Platforms (i.e. Encoura Engaged, Event Reservation software (i.e. College Net 25Live) and Social Tables.
- Excellent time management and customer service skills.
- Self-starter with strong project management skills.
- Able to effectively manage multiple priorities to successfully coordinate complex logistics for events within fiscal and time constraints.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Event Management
- Logistics Management
- Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Influencer Marketing
- Customer Experience Management
- Data Analysis
- Account Based Marketing
- Student Staff Supervision
- Training and Development
- Leadership Development
Working Conditions
Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis. Occasional after hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Events
Frame your degree as specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes Events roles closely because the field lacks a single standard degree. Document that your position requires a bachelor's in event management, hospitality, or marketing, not just experience, to survive an RFE.
Target corporate events teams over agencies
In-house corporate events departments at large companies sponsor H-1B visas far more reliably than event agencies or production houses, which often classify roles as project-based and avoid the sponsorship process entirely.
Search LCA filings before applying anywhere
Use Migrate Mate to filter Events employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're only investing time in companies that have already filed for roles in your occupation code.
Verify your role's prevailing wage tier early
Look up your specific job title and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. Events coordinator and events manager map to different SOC codes with different wage levels, and your offer must meet the DOL threshold.
Get your offer letter to specify degree requirements
Ask your employer to state explicitly in the offer letter that the Events role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. This language directly supports the specialty occupation determination USCIS will make on your I-129 petition.
File premium processing if your event calendar is firm
If you're hired to manage a specific conference cycle or annual event with fixed dates, standard H-1B processing timelines create real risk. Premium processing through USCIS reduces the adjudication window significantly, protecting your project commitments.
H-1B Visa Events: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Events jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
They can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the specific role normally demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field like event management, hospitality administration, or marketing. Generic coordinator titles that accept any degree or equivalent experience struggle to meet the specialty occupation standard. The job description and your employer's documentation of the degree requirement carry significant weight in the adjudication.
Which types of employers in Events are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Fortune 500 corporations with dedicated internal events or experiential marketing teams are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this space. Convention centers, major hotel chains, and national associations with structured HR departments also sponsor, though less frequently. On Migrate Mate, you can filter by employers with verified LCA filing history in Events-related SOC codes, so you're targeting companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
What SOC code applies to Events roles for LCA and H-1B purposes?
Most Events positions file under SOC 13-1121 (Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners) or occasionally under marketing or PR codes depending on the role's primary duties. Your employer's attorney selects the code when filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL, and it determines the prevailing wage level the employer must certify. Checking O*NET for your specific job title and duties helps clarify which code best fits before the filing begins.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Events employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, provided your current H-1B status is valid. You don't have to wait for approval. The new employer must file a new I-129 petition and a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for your role and location. Your 60-day grace period after leaving a prior employer also applies if there's a gap.
Does seasonal or project-based Events work affect H-1B eligibility?
H-1B status requires a legitimate employer-employee relationship with a real expectation of ongoing employment, not just a single project. Employers in Events who structure roles around specific events or seasons without offering continued employment will have difficulty supporting an H-1B petition. Full-time permanent or indefinitely continuing positions in an in-house events function are the most defensible. If your role has a defined end date, your employer should be prepared to justify the ongoing relationship to USCIS.