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Events Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers across corporate, nonprofit, and agency sectors file H-1B petitions for this title, though sponsorship rates vary significantly by industry and employer size.
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Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Across all brand touchpoints—from Bloomingdales.com to our newest small store concept, Bloomie’s—everyone plays a critical role bringing our mission to life. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity of background, thought and opinion. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative, while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview
The Marketing and Special Events Coordinator assists in the execution of Bloomingdale’s Integrated Marketing campaigns through in-store events and activations. This colleague has involvement with their internal store partners and vendor partners, as well as external community partners and organizations to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition to positively impact market share on a localized level. The Coordinator will play a critical role in representing the Bloomingdale’s brand in a positive, professional way that enhances our company’s reputation and promotes our business objectives.
Essential Functions
- Pursues localized opportunities in alignment with Marketing and Special Events Senior Manager and store leadership to cultivate customers and build sales. Supports local accelerated growth of priority businesses with event intensification that builds store animation and experience.
- Assists in the planning and full execution of all aspects of in-store events and animation that support the direction of the Central and local strategy. Track post-event result, share photos, and provide feedback to Central partners.
- Enhances Central event strategy by supporting with local secured sponsorships, co-branding opportunities and/or community initiatives that build productive local relationships with the intent to build loyal customer base, acquire new clients and drive commerce.
- Partners with the Store Leadership team in creating curated event experiences to build loyalty and share among Bloomingdale’s top spending Luxe, Unlocked and Top of the List (TOL) clients. Partner with local client teams to monitors frequency of visits, engagement and spend as it relates to engagement with eventing.
- Collaborates with the Central Earned Media team to enhance any local media plans, securing publicity and partnering with brand-appropriate social media influencers and bloggers.
- Guides General Manager(s) as to productive involvement in outside organizations and events.
- Leverages corporate philanthropy giving programs to maximize community impact and fundraising.
- May be called upon as point person for external communication locally.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years direct experience
- Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, exemplary organization, attention to detail, and effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner.
- Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.
- Hybrid work model that includes in-store (4 days) and remote work (1 day) requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on event calendar and Company needs.
- This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury – is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
About
Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Across all brand touchpoints—from Bloomingdales.com to our newest small store concept, Bloomie’s—everyone plays a critical role bringing our mission to life. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity of background, thought and opinion. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative, while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview
The Marketing and Special Events Coordinator assists in the execution of Bloomingdale’s Integrated Marketing campaigns through in-store events and activations. This colleague has involvement with their internal store partners and vendor partners, as well as external community partners and organizations to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition to positively impact market share on a localized level. The Coordinator will play a critical role in representing the Bloomingdale’s brand in a positive, professional way that enhances our company’s reputation and promotes our business objectives.
Essential Functions
- Pursues localized opportunities in alignment with Marketing and Special Events Senior Manager and store leadership to cultivate customers and build sales. Supports local accelerated growth of priority businesses with event intensification that builds store animation and experience.
- Assists in the planning and full execution of all aspects of in-store events and animation that support the direction of the Central and local strategy. Track post-event result, share photos, and provide feedback to Central partners.
- Enhances Central event strategy by supporting with local secured sponsorships, co-branding opportunities and/or community initiatives that build productive local relationships with the intent to build loyal customer base, acquire new clients and drive commerce.
- Partners with the Store Leadership team in creating curated event experiences to build loyalty and share among Bloomingdale’s top spending Luxe, Unlocked and Top of the List (TOL) clients. Partner with local client teams to monitors frequency of visits, engagement and spend as it relates to engagement with eventing.
- Collaborates with the Central Earned Media team to enhance any local media plans, securing publicity and partnering with brand-appropriate social media influencers and bloggers.
- Guides General Manager(s) as to productive involvement in outside organizations and events.
- Leverages corporate philanthropy giving programs to maximize community impact and fundraising.
- May be called upon as point person for external communication locally.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years direct experience
- Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, exemplary organization, attention to detail, and effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner.
- Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.
- Hybrid work model that includes in-store (4 days) and remote work (1 day) requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on event calendar and Company needs.
- This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury – is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
MARKETING00
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
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Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to Events Manager duties. A hospitality, communications, or marketing degree strengthens your case. If your degree is in an adjacent field, gather course transcripts showing event planning or project management coursework.
Target corporate and association employers first
Corporate event teams at Fortune 500 companies and national trade associations file H-1B petitions far more consistently than event agencies or venues. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for this specific occupation.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting the DOL prevailing wage for your job location and level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 13-1121 before negotiating, so you enter conversations knowing the minimum USCIS will accept.
Clarify sponsorship scope during offer stage
Ask explicitly whether the employer will cover premium processing fees and whether they've filed H-1B petitions before. First-time sponsors often underestimate DOL LCA timelines, which can delay your April 1 filing window if started too late.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
USCIS requires evidence the role constitutes a specialty occupation. The O*NET profile for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121) documents the degree requirements adjudicators reference. Ask your employer's attorney to cite it directly in the petition.
Plan around the 60-day grace period strategically
If you're transitioning between H-1B employers, your 60-day grace period starts the day your previous employment ends. Your new employer must file a new or amended H-1B petition before that window closes for you to maintain legal status.
H-1B Visa Events Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Events Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like hospitality management, communications, marketing, or business. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the role, not optional. Generic postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required create H-1B eligibility problems, so review job descriptions carefully before applying.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Events Managers?
Corporate employers with dedicated event teams, large nonprofits, professional associations, and hospitality companies with established HR infrastructure sponsor H-1B petitions for this role most reliably. Smaller event agencies and independent venues rarely have the legal infrastructure to file. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history in this occupation category.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Events Manager role at a different employer?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must still file a new LCA with DOL and a new I-129 petition with USCIS before your 60-day grace period expires.
What happens if my Events Manager role includes significant non-specialty duties?
If a significant portion of your duties don't require a bachelor's degree, such as on-site logistics coordination or vendor setup, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status. Your employer's petition should document how the majority of your responsibilities require specialized degree-level knowledge, using the O*NET occupation profile and internal job documentation as supporting evidence.
How do I find Events Manager jobs where the employer already has H-1B filing experience?
Targeting employers with a track record of H-1B filings for this occupation reduces friction significantly. An employer that has never sponsored before faces a longer timeline due to PERM and LCA processes they're unfamiliar with. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can prioritize outreach to companies already set up to sponsor this role.