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Planner jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship typically appear in construction, event production, and facilities management, where seasonal demand drives temporary hiring. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills fast, so timing your job search early matters.
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Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Event Meeting Planner to join our team! SHG 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 SHG 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! SHG 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 division of Schulte Companies, 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
- 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
- Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation
- 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 EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years in hotel service role or sales experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Outgoing personality
- Always maintains a professional image through appearance and dress
- Ability to work collaboratively with hotel service team in providing exceptional customer service
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to achieve sales goals
- Proactive sales approach; assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed
- Excellent time management skills
- Understands need time strategy as developed by Revenue Management
- 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: 54,000 - 58,000
INTRODUCTION
Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Event Meeting Planner to join our team! SHG 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 SHG 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! SHG 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 division of Schulte Companies, 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
- 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
- Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation
- 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 EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years in hotel service role or sales experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Outgoing personality
- Always maintains a professional image through appearance and dress
- Ability to work collaboratively with hotel service team in providing exceptional customer service
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to achieve sales goals
- Proactive sales approach; assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed
- Excellent time management skills
- Understands need time strategy as developed by Revenue Management
- 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: 54,000 - 58,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Planner
Translate your planning credentials for U.S. employers
Pull your scheduling software certifications, project documentation samples, and any site coordination records into a single portfolio. U.S. H-2B visa employers evaluating planners want evidence of temporary-project scope management, not just job titles.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2B sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Planner roles by employers with active H-2B labor certification history. That filing history confirms they've navigated the DOL process before, which reduces your risk of a sponsorship falling through at the last step.
Target industries with recurring seasonal planning demand
Construction, resort development, and large-scale event production file H-2B labor certifications on predictable seasonal cycles. Planner roles in these industries renew annually, so employers in these sectors are more likely to have an established sponsorship workflow already in place.
Check the prevailing wage before evaluating any offer
Your employer's H-2B labor certification must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you know whether the proposed pay meets that legal floor.
Apply before the cap-half filing window opens in January
The H-2B cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for October through March, 33,000 for April through September. Your employer can't file until 90 days before your start date, so align your job search to have an offer in hand well before that window opens.
Confirm your role maps to an approved H-2B occupation
Not every planning title qualifies. Cross-reference your specific duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your role to confirm it aligns with a temporary, non-agricultural classification the DOL will certify under the H-2B program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Planner jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Planner roles where the employer already has H-2B labor certification history. Searching through a platform that surfaces verified sponsoring employers saves you from applying to companies that have never navigated the DOL temporary labor certification process, which is the step that most frequently delays or kills an H-2B placement.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my chances as a Planner?
USCIS limits H-2B visas to 66,000 per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa halves by season. If your Planner role falls in a peak construction or event season, the relevant half-cap can fill within days of the filing window opening. Your employer needs to submit the DOL labor certification application at least 60 days before your intended start date, so coordinating that timeline is critical to securing one of the available slots.
Does a Planner role qualify for H-2B visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-2B covers temporary, non-agricultural positions, and planning roles in construction, event production, or facilities management typically qualify when the work is project-based and time-limited. The employer must demonstrate a one-time, seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent need to the DOL. A general or permanent planning position without a defined seasonal workload is less likely to receive certification.
What does the employer have to do to sponsor a Planner on H-2B?
The employer files a job order with their State Workforce Agency, conducts a domestic recruitment effort to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, then applies for a temporary labor certification through the DOL's FLAG system. Once the DOL certifies the application, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS on your behalf. The entire sequence typically takes 75 to 90 days before your start date, so employers who sponsor H-2B workers annually begin this process months in advance.
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