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Events jobs on OPT span event coordination, venue operations, conference management, and experiential marketing. Your 12-month OPT period (29 months with a STEM extension) is enough to build a strong portfolio. Many events employers sponsor H-1B visas for coordinators and managers who demonstrate strong project ownership.
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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
ROLE
This is a hybrid position based out of our RTP office, with a schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely.
30 - 40% travel.
This role is for someone who gets things done — curious, proactive, and energized by variety. It requires independent judgment, the ability to make decisions across multiple workstreams, and ownership of core communication and operational functions.
You enjoy understanding how things work and finding ways to improve them. You ask questions, listen well, and turn ideas into action. You operate with autonomy, anticipate needs, and shape solutions without waiting for direction. You take ownership, collaborate openly, and grow with feedback.
You’ll be part of the Business Development & Plasma Affairs team (US Plasma Communications) at Biomat USA, in a full-time, multi-functional role covering three areas: internal communications lead, event management oversight, and executive-level operational coordination.
In this role, you will execute the day-to-day strategy, and continuous improvement of the internal communications platforms, support the planning and delivery of key events, and provide high-level operational support.
Internal Communication Lead (approx. 50%)
Platforms Administration — User Lifecycle
- Lead and coordinate the internal communication platforms for all Plasma Donation Centers across Biomat USA. It connects employees through different platform for communication, task management, and team culture.
- Own and lead the end-to-end user lifecycle in the internal communication platform — from new hire notification to account creation, role assignment, and offboarding.
- Coordinate with necessary departments (Example IT dpt) the execution and maintenance of these platforms. Design and maintain governance standards for user access, role accuracy, and platform integrity.
- Conduct a monthly license audit — comparing active accounts against active licenses and releasing unused licenses via the platform.
- Lead the user onboarding experience for all new employees — from welcome communication to first login confirmation.
- Maintain and update onboarding materials.
- Identify and implement improvements to onboarding flows and platform-side automation.
- Own the editorial calendar and publication of news, employee recognition, surveys, and people and culture content.
- Act as the publisher for content produced by the HQ People Experience team and ensure alignment with communication standards and messaging strategy.
- Community Management — Monitoring and Activation:
- Design and activate recognition campaigns — seasonal celebrations, award announcements, team milestones, and birthday campaigns.
- Operational Content & Task Management:
- Lead the creation and governance of operational tasks — Missions, Quick Tasks, Forms, Surveys, Action Plans, and Polls.
- Produce and Coordinate with various departments on different campaigns creation and create standard reports.
- Serve as the primary operational owner for platform issues, feature requests, and technical improvements.
Event Management Oversight (approx. 40%)
- Lead and manage internal and external events.
- Support the execution of internal Grifols Strategic events.
- Oversee logistics strategy of the events.
- Manage the budget for events and post-events. Process event-related invoices and expense claims in coordination with Finance.
- Support the team's participation in external conferences, industry events, and community engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate logistics for external event participation — registration, travel arrangements, materials, and on-site support.
- Lead the preparation of event materials — presentations, printed assets, and branded content — coordinating with Marketing as needed.
Executive-Level Operational Support (approx. 10%)
- Invoice and Financial Administration management.
- Exercise judgment in identifying discrepancies, budget risks, and approval requirements.
- Calendar and Meeting Management of events.
- Confidential document management and other admin task as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES (required)
Functional Skills
- Experience managing digital platforms, communications tool, or employee engagement system.
- Strong organizational skills — ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously without losing track.
- Strong experience in coordinating events — from small team gatherings to larger corporate events.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and comfortable learning new digital tools quickly.
- Experience working with data — reading dashboards, and producing simple reports.
Interpersonal Skills
- Highly effective at coordinating across multiple teams without constant supervision.
- Demonstrates independent judgment and decision-making.
- Proactive in anticipating needs and agile in problem solving.
- Discreet and professional — handles confidential information with care and good judgement.
- Service-oriented — responsive, reliable, and always follows through.
- Hands-on and solution-oriented — tackles challenges directly, stays agile, and finds practical answers without waiting for direction.
- Comfortable working across time zones and with international teams.
- Detail-oriented.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a role that combines at least two of these layers — communications, operations/events.
- Bachelor degree required in one those of areas: Hospitality Management / Tourism, Communications or Public Relations and Business Administration Management.
Able to travel up to 30-40% of time
LOCATION
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP
NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Durham
NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Raleigh:USNC0001 - RTP NC-Headquarters
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
INTRODUCTION
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
ROLE
This is a hybrid position based out of our RTP office, with a schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely.
30 - 40% travel.
This role is for someone who gets things done — curious, proactive, and energized by variety. It requires independent judgment, the ability to make decisions across multiple workstreams, and ownership of core communication and operational functions.
You enjoy understanding how things work and finding ways to improve them. You ask questions, listen well, and turn ideas into action. You operate with autonomy, anticipate needs, and shape solutions without waiting for direction. You take ownership, collaborate openly, and grow with feedback.
You’ll be part of the Business Development & Plasma Affairs team (US Plasma Communications) at Biomat USA, in a full-time, multi-functional role covering three areas: internal communications lead, event management oversight, and executive-level operational coordination.
In this role, you will execute the day-to-day strategy, and continuous improvement of the internal communications platforms, support the planning and delivery of key events, and provide high-level operational support.
Internal Communication Lead (approx. 50%)
Platforms Administration — User Lifecycle
- Lead and coordinate the internal communication platforms for all Plasma Donation Centers across Biomat USA. It connects employees through different platform for communication, task management, and team culture.
- Own and lead the end-to-end user lifecycle in the internal communication platform — from new hire notification to account creation, role assignment, and offboarding.
- Coordinate with necessary departments (Example IT dpt) the execution and maintenance of these platforms. Design and maintain governance standards for user access, role accuracy, and platform integrity.
- Conduct a monthly license audit — comparing active accounts against active licenses and releasing unused licenses via the platform.
- Lead the user onboarding experience for all new employees — from welcome communication to first login confirmation.
- Maintain and update onboarding materials.
- Identify and implement improvements to onboarding flows and platform-side automation.
- Own the editorial calendar and publication of news, employee recognition, surveys, and people and culture content.
- Act as the publisher for content produced by the HQ People Experience team and ensure alignment with communication standards and messaging strategy.
- Community Management — Monitoring and Activation:
- Design and activate recognition campaigns — seasonal celebrations, award announcements, team milestones, and birthday campaigns.
- Operational Content & Task Management:
- Lead the creation and governance of operational tasks — Missions, Quick Tasks, Forms, Surveys, Action Plans, and Polls.
- Produce and Coordinate with various departments on different campaigns creation and create standard reports.
- Serve as the primary operational owner for platform issues, feature requests, and technical improvements.
Event Management Oversight (approx. 40%)
- Lead and manage internal and external events.
- Support the execution of internal Grifols Strategic events.
- Oversee logistics strategy of the events.
- Manage the budget for events and post-events. Process event-related invoices and expense claims in coordination with Finance.
- Support the team's participation in external conferences, industry events, and community engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate logistics for external event participation — registration, travel arrangements, materials, and on-site support.
- Lead the preparation of event materials — presentations, printed assets, and branded content — coordinating with Marketing as needed.
Executive-Level Operational Support (approx. 10%)
- Invoice and Financial Administration management.
- Exercise judgment in identifying discrepancies, budget risks, and approval requirements.
- Calendar and Meeting Management of events.
- Confidential document management and other admin task as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES (required)
Functional Skills
- Experience managing digital platforms, communications tool, or employee engagement system.
- Strong organizational skills — ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously without losing track.
- Strong experience in coordinating events — from small team gatherings to larger corporate events.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and comfortable learning new digital tools quickly.
- Experience working with data — reading dashboards, and producing simple reports.
Interpersonal Skills
- Highly effective at coordinating across multiple teams without constant supervision.
- Demonstrates independent judgment and decision-making.
- Proactive in anticipating needs and agile in problem solving.
- Discreet and professional — handles confidential information with care and good judgement.
- Service-oriented — responsive, reliable, and always follows through.
- Hands-on and solution-oriented — tackles challenges directly, stays agile, and finds practical answers without waiting for direction.
- Comfortable working across time zones and with international teams.
- Detail-oriented.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a role that combines at least two of these layers — communications, operations/events.
- Bachelor degree required in one those of areas: Hospitality Management / Tourism, Communications or Public Relations and Business Administration Management.
Able to travel up to 30-40% of time
LOCATION
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP
NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Durham
NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Raleigh:USNC0001 - RTP NC-Headquarters
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Events
Target employers with recurring large-scale events
Convention centers, hospitality groups, and corporate event agencies run year-round programming and are more likely to sponsor OPT workers long-term. One-off event producers rarely have the infrastructure or legal budget to support visa sponsorship.
Frame your OPT authorization clearly in applications
State your OPT status and expiration date upfront. Events employers often hire on tight timelines and need to know you can start immediately. Ambiguity about work authorization causes delays that cost you the offer.
Highlight project management credentials
Events roles that qualify for H-1B sponsorship typically require a specialized degree in hospitality, marketing, or communications. Certifications like CMP or CSEP strengthen your case that the role demands professional-level expertise, not just coordination skills.
Apply to employers with existing H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and are far less likely to walk away from an offer. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify whether an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for events or hospitality roles.
Build your case for specialty occupation status early
Events coordinator roles can face H-1B scrutiny because USCIS sometimes questions whether a bachelor's degree in a specific field is required. Document how your degree directly applies to the technical demands of your specific role from day one.
Use your OPT period to move into higher-level roles
Sponsorship becomes easier when your title reflects real seniority. Moving from coordinator to manager or director during your OPT window strengthens the specialty occupation argument and gives employers a clearer reason to invest in sponsorship.
Events OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do events employers commonly sponsor OPT students for H-1B visas?
Sponsorship exists but is less common than in tech or finance. Large hospitality groups, convention management companies, and corporate event agencies are the most realistic sponsors. Smaller boutique agencies rarely have the legal infrastructure. Your best approach is to target mid-size and enterprise employers with a track record of H-1B filings in hospitality or marketing roles. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship history to help you focus your search.
Can an events coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS scrutinizes events roles because job descriptions sometimes accept any bachelor's degree, which weakens the specialty occupation argument. The strongest cases show that the role specifically requires a degree in event management, hospitality, communications, or a closely related field, and that your responsibilities are technical and specialized rather than general administrative coordination.
How does the 60-day grace period affect events job searches?
When your events job ends, you have 60 days to find new employment, transfer to a different visa status, or leave the country. Events work is often project-based or seasonal, so this timeline matters. Apply early, not after your last contract wraps. If you're between roles, document your job search activity in case USCIS ever reviews your status continuity.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to events management degrees?
Only if your degree is listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Traditional hospitality and event management degrees typically do not qualify. However, if your degree is in a qualifying field such as information systems, data analytics, or a business STEM program, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension even if you work in an events role.
What types of events jobs are most realistic for OPT students?
Corporate event coordinator, conference services manager, experiential marketing associate, and venue operations roles are among the most accessible for OPT students. These positions exist across industries including tech, finance, and healthcare, where employers have established HR and legal teams familiar with work authorization. Browse current openings filtered by OPT sponsorship on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring.