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Events jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship cover seasonal roles in concert production, festival operations, corporate event staffing, and venue support. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills fast, making early application timing critical for workers and employers alike.
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Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa (Schulte Hospitality Group) is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Event Planning Manager to join our team! Schulte Hospitality Group is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!
What's in it for you?
When you join Schulte Hospitality Group, you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Hospitality Group provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
- Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
- Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
- 401k Plan + Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!
Our Company:
Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy
- Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
- Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions
- Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events
- Establishes client base of organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through direct sales efforts to secure business for the hotel
- Negotiates food and beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals
- Achieve all predetermined sales goals for revenue and sales activity
- Negotiate contracts according to company standards
- Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented
- Accurately record all bookings or lost business for hotel
- Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures
- Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
- Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity
- Assist the client in menu planning, coordinate food, beverage, table arrangements, and decorations ensuring clients details are executed
- Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation
- Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented and maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system
- Completes daily/weekly/monthly reports as directed by the DOS/GM
- Participate in Quarterly/Annual Business and Marketing Plans, assist with budget process
- Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
- Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum of (3) years in hotel or conference Catering/Sales
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Excellent listening and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
- Negotiating Skills
- Strong computer skills
- Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation
- Compensation: $60K - $65K
INTRODUCTION
Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa (Schulte Hospitality Group) is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Event Planning Manager to join our team! Schulte Hospitality Group is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!
What's in it for you?
When you join Schulte Hospitality Group, you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Hospitality Group provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
- Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
- Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
- 401k Plan + Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!
Our Company:
Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy
- Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
- Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions
- Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events
- Establishes client base of organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through direct sales efforts to secure business for the hotel
- Negotiates food and beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals
- Achieve all predetermined sales goals for revenue and sales activity
- Negotiate contracts according to company standards
- Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented
- Accurately record all bookings or lost business for hotel
- Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures
- Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
- Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity
- Assist the client in menu planning, coordinate food, beverage, table arrangements, and decorations ensuring clients details are executed
- Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation
- Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented and maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system
- Completes daily/weekly/monthly reports as directed by the DOS/GM
- Participate in Quarterly/Annual Business and Marketing Plans, assist with budget process
- Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
- Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum of (3) years in hotel or conference Catering/Sales
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Excellent listening and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
- Negotiating Skills
- Strong computer skills
- Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation
- Compensation: $60K - $65K
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Document your technical event credentials early
Stage rigging certifications, audio-visual operator licenses, and event safety training cards all strengthen your H-2B visa petition. Gather originals and certified translations before your employer begins the DOL labor certification process, since delays in documentation can push filings past the cap window.
Target employers with recurring seasonal permits
Festival promoters, convention centers, and touring production companies that hire H-2B workers every season already understand the filing timeline. Approaching them in the off-season, before they submit their temporary labor certification to DOL, gives you a real shot at being included in that year's petition.
Search verified H-2B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Events employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're only pursuing companies with a demonstrated record of H-2B sponsorship rather than cold-contacting venues that have never filed.
Understand the cap split and its filing deadlines
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap divides evenly between October-to-March and April-to-September start dates. Summer festival and outdoor events roles fall under the April-to-September allocation, which historically exhausts first. Confirm your anticipated start date with the employer so filings land in the correct cap half.
Verify your job title maps to an approved H-2B occupation
USCIS cross-references your role against O*NET occupational codes when reviewing H-2B petitions. Event Coordinator, Rigger, and Audio-Visual Technician each carry distinct codes. Ask your employer to confirm the exact O*NET code they'll use so your experience description matches precisely.
Confirm your employer will cover mandatory DOL wage requirements
H-2B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, as set by the OFLC Wage Search. Negotiate your offer letter only after confirming that wage floor, because underpaying relative to the certified rate is a compliance violation that can void the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Events jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Events employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you're not guessing which venues or production companies have actually sponsored workers before. Filter by role type and season to surface companies that already know the DOL certification and USCIS petition process, which speeds up your job search considerably.
How does the H-2B visa cap affect seasonal Events workers?
USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa halves by season. Summer festival and outdoor events roles typically compete for the April-to-September allocation, which fills quickly. Your employer must file the temporary labor certification with DOL well before the USCIS petition window opens, often three to four months ahead of your intended start date.
What events industry roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
Roles that qualify are temporary, non-agricultural, and tied to a peak seasonal need. Stage riggers, audio-visual technicians, event setup crew, lighting operators, and festival security staff commonly appear in approved H-2B petitions. The employer must demonstrate the position is genuinely temporary and that not enough U.S. workers are available for that season.
Can I stay in the U.S. between events contracts on an H-2B visa?
Your H-2B status is tied to the specific employer and period of need listed on the approved petition. If one contract ends before another begins, you're generally expected to depart unless a new employer files a separate H-2B petition on your behalf. USCIS allows a brief grace period after your authorized stay ends, but it's not intended as a gap-filling buffer between unrelated gigs.