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Events Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at convention centers, resort properties, and seasonal event venues across the United States. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills quickly, so timing your job search to the winter or summer filing window matters.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Events Manager
Verify your event management credentials translate
Pull the O*NET profile for Events Manager to confirm which credentials and experience align with the DOL's occupational definition. Mismatched titles on your CV slow down employer petitions and can trigger certification delays.
Target venues with seasonal operating patterns
Convention centers, outdoor festival operators, ski resort event teams, and summer wedding venues run on predictable seasonal cycles. These employers file H-2B visa petitions annually and already understand the DOL temporary-need requirement for your role.
Search verified H-2B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Events Manager roles to find employers with documented H-2B filing history. Seeing which venues have sponsored the position before tells you where your application has a realistic path, not just a posted opening.
Ask about petition timing before accepting an offer
The H-2B cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for workers starting October through March, and 33,000 for April through September. Confirm your employer's intended start date so you know which half-year cap your petition targets and whether they've already filed.
Request the employer's prevailing wage documentation
Before signing any offer, ask to see the OFLC Wage Search wage level the employer submitted to DOL. Events Manager roles span wage levels depending on supervisory scope, and a wage set below your responsibilities can create problems during the labor certification review.
Understand what the H-2B period of stay covers
USCIS grants H-2B status for the specific employment period listed in the petition, not a fixed two-year window. If the event season ends early or extends, your employer must notify USCIS, so clarify their policy on early termination and season extensions before you arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Events Manager jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Events Manager openings filtered by employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you're not cold-applying to venues that have never sponsored the visa. Seasonal resort properties, convention centers, and outdoor event operators are the most consistent sponsors, and they typically recruit several months before their operating season opens.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I should start applying for Events Manager roles?
The H-2B cap is set at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, divided equally between two half-year periods. Petitions for the summer season routinely hit the cap within days of the filing window opening in January, so employers need to move early. If you're targeting a summer event season, you should be in active conversations with employers by late fall to give them enough lead time.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer sponsors my H-2B petition?
Your employer files the petition, but they'll need your passport details, employment history in event management, and any certifications that support the role definition. The DOL requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available, so having a clear job title and duties aligned with the O*NET Events Manager profile helps the labor certification move cleanly.
Can I manage staff or contractors on an H-2B visa as an Events Manager?
Yes. H-2B status doesn't restrict your on-the-job authority, so supervisory duties, vendor coordination, and contractor oversight are all permitted within your approved role. What matters is that your job duties as filed with DOL match what you actually do on the ground. If your responsibilities expand significantly after you arrive, your employer should consult USCIS before the scope shifts materially.