J-1 Visa Convention Services Manager Jobs
Convention Services Managers coordinate meetings, conventions, and events at hotels and conference centers across the United States. J-1 visa sponsorship for this role typically falls under the Trainee or Intern category, issued by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. No lottery or annual cap applies, making sponsorship accessible year-round.
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Convention Center Support Technician Intern (PAID INTERNSHIP)
About the role
Passionate about keeping enterprise convention center users connected and worry-free? Your next role will ensure our clients are connected and supported for all their conference needs. Based in Cincinnati, OH, you will be responsible for supporting on-site day of convention connectivity for a state-of-the-art convention center.
What you’ll be doing
As part of the Operations Organization, you’ll help provide technical support, setup and breakdown, maintenance and technical inventory management. It’s a role with a lot of variety, and day-to-day, you’ll mainly be involved with:
- Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of technical equipment and systems.
- Interacting with event organizers and attendees to address technical issues and ensure a positive experience.
- Installing and terminating Ethernet cabling.
- LAN/WLAN configuration and troubleshooting.
- Temporary network expansion setup/teardown.
- Desktop/device support for connecting to LAN/ WLAN.
- Ensuring all setups comply with safety regulations and standards.
- Keeping track of equipment inventory and reporting any damages or losses.
What you’ll bring
Think you could make a difference here? We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about the welfare of our team. You’ll want to make an impact from day one. With big ideas about how to improve our culture and the knowledge to get people on board. You will also have some of the following:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar program.
- Previous networking coursework and projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and customer service abilities.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
About us
At Boldyn Networks, we’re reimagining the future of interconnectivity. Our network solutions are solving some of tomorrow’s greatest challenges. We are one team across the globe. Always listening. Learning. We value different perspectives and challenge each other to be our best. Here, you can change lives today and create a better tomorrow.
Why work with us?
We’re large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, giving you the opportunity to work on exciting projects and expand your skills. You’ll be surrounded by talented colleagues who thrive on solving problems, just like you. Together, you’ll make your mark on projects that matter and find new strengths along the way.
We also offer:
- Salary: $18 - $22 per hour (12 – 14 weeks)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
Ready to apply?
Are you ready to create an impact that will last for generations? Join us at Boldyn Networks today. Hit apply and follow the instructions to get started.
Diversity recognizes the ways we differ. Our backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are what make us unique. And it’s important to us, to our future. To build a workforce that’s representative of the societies we serve. So that we can listen, learn, and understand how to solve our customers’ problems in the smartest ways possible.
We are looking for passionate people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion.
More options. More operators. Better connectivity for all.
Convention Center Support Technician Intern (PAID INTERNSHIP)
About the role
Passionate about keeping enterprise convention center users connected and worry-free? Your next role will ensure our clients are connected and supported for all their conference needs. Based in Cincinnati, OH, you will be responsible for supporting on-site day of convention connectivity for a state-of-the-art convention center.
What you’ll be doing
As part of the Operations Organization, you’ll help provide technical support, setup and breakdown, maintenance and technical inventory management. It’s a role with a lot of variety, and day-to-day, you’ll mainly be involved with:
- Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of technical equipment and systems.
- Interacting with event organizers and attendees to address technical issues and ensure a positive experience.
- Installing and terminating Ethernet cabling.
- LAN/WLAN configuration and troubleshooting.
- Temporary network expansion setup/teardown.
- Desktop/device support for connecting to LAN/ WLAN.
- Ensuring all setups comply with safety regulations and standards.
- Keeping track of equipment inventory and reporting any damages or losses.
What you’ll bring
Think you could make a difference here? We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about the welfare of our team. You’ll want to make an impact from day one. With big ideas about how to improve our culture and the knowledge to get people on board. You will also have some of the following:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar program.
- Previous networking coursework and projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and customer service abilities.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
About us
At Boldyn Networks, we’re reimagining the future of interconnectivity. Our network solutions are solving some of tomorrow’s greatest challenges. We are one team across the globe. Always listening. Learning. We value different perspectives and challenge each other to be our best. Here, you can change lives today and create a better tomorrow.
Why work with us?
We’re large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, giving you the opportunity to work on exciting projects and expand your skills. You’ll be surrounded by talented colleagues who thrive on solving problems, just like you. Together, you’ll make your mark on projects that matter and find new strengths along the way.
We also offer:
- Salary: $18 - $22 per hour (12 – 14 weeks)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
Ready to apply?
Are you ready to create an impact that will last for generations? Join us at Boldyn Networks today. Hit apply and follow the instructions to get started.
Diversity recognizes the ways we differ. Our backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are what make us unique. And it’s important to us, to our future. To build a workforce that’s representative of the societies we serve. So that we can listen, learn, and understand how to solve our customers’ problems in the smartest ways possible.
We are looking for passionate people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Convention Services Manager
Document your hospitality credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, diplomas, and employment records that demonstrate formal training in hospitality, event management, or a related field. Designated sponsors require these to place you in the Trainee category and build your DS-2019 training plan.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-compatible host employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify hotel groups, convention centers, and event management firms that have hosted J-1 Trainees before. Targeting hosts with prior J-1 experience shortens the placement timeline significantly.
Target convention properties affiliated with national hotel brands
Large hotel brands with dedicated convention services departments, including major conference resorts and convention center hotels, are more familiar with J-1 training plan requirements and more willing to sign the formal hosting agreements sponsors need.
Build a training plan that maps to banquet and event operations
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training Plan (DS-7002) outlining the skills you'll develop. Draft a phase-by-phase plan covering room block management, AV coordination, vendor negotiation, and catering logistics before your sponsor meeting.
Confirm the host employer's intent to sign DOL compliance documents
Before accepting a verbal offer, verify that the employer is willing to execute the formal hosting agreement and training plan your designated sponsor requires. Some properties delegate this to HR departments unfamiliar with J-1 obligations, causing delays.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement with your sponsor
Some Convention Services Manager trainees are subject to the two-year home residency requirement, depending on their country of nationality and funding source. Your designated sponsor reviews your situation and notes the requirement on your DS-2019 before issuance.
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Find Convention Services Manager JobsConvention Services Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Convention Services Manager role?
Current hospitality students completing a practical component of their degree typically qualify under the Intern category. Early-career professionals who have graduated and have at least one year of relevant hospitality work experience qualify under the Trainee category. The Trainee category covers the skills most Convention Services Manager positions are designed to develop, including event coordination, banquet operations, and client services management.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hotel or event venue where you work. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, administer the training plan, and monitor compliance throughout your program. The hotel or convention center is your host employer, which is a distinct role from the designated sponsor.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Trainees in convention services?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Convention Services Manager roles at employers with J-1 hosting history. Filtering by role and employer type helps you identify hotel groups and convention facilities that already understand the DS-7002 training plan requirement, making the outreach conversation and offer stage much more direct.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for this role?
The DS-7002 is a phase-by-phase document your designated sponsor co-signs with the host employer. For Convention Services Manager trainees, it should detail the specific competencies covered in each phase, such as pre-event planning, room block coordination, on-site execution, and post-event reconciliation. Vague plans are a common reason designated sponsors request revisions before issuing the DS-2019.
Can I work independently as a convention contractor on a J-1 Trainee visa?
No. The J-1 Trainee category requires a structured training relationship with a single authorized host employer. Freelance or independent contractor arrangements do not satisfy the program's requirements because the DS-7002 training plan and ongoing compliance oversight depend on a formal employer-trainee relationship that a sponsor can monitor.
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