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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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Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion. Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of Moore’s in ten provinces. Our purpose is we help people love the way they look and feel for their most important moments. We accomplish this by putting customers at the center of every decision, rallying together to achieve common goals, and striving for excellence and continuous improvement. We help fulfill this purpose by valuing differences and knowing they make us better and showing up with courage to always do the right thing. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Enterprise Events Coordinator combines hands-on event preparation with customer service; this position is ideal for someone who likes fast-paced work and interacting with others. This role plays a key part in ensuring events run smoothly from start to finish. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Events and is based in our Dublin, California office and works on-site Tuesday-Thursday. This role will involve up to 30% travel and will include occasional weekends and evenings, as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL DO | KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Maintain shared event calendars, timelines and trackers updating with all relevant event information leading up to the event.
- Maintain organized event files and records, for historical information and future planning.
- Prepare and organize event materials, including name tags, printed materials, attendee gifts and awards.
- At events, serve as a point of contact for attendees answering questions, and assisting in onsite operations, all with a customer service-minded approach.
- Perform walk-throughs at events making sure that space is clean and stocked with supplies as needed for meetings and events scheduled throughout the day.
- Handle administrative tasks, like shipping, ordering and receiving as needed.
- Write and edit event communications and work with the Store Communications team for reviews and sending/publishing.
- Assist with sourcing hotels, vendors, and offsite venues.
- Attend site visits and onsite events as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING | SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of previous experience supporting events or event planning.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with a sense of urgency, confidentiality, and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to all levels in an organization, including C-suite.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment where you can build strong partnerships, advise, and influence across organizational boundaries.
- Flexible to work as a self-starter who proactively seeks new solutions to meet the needs of the business with minimal direction provided.
- Demonstrated ability to calmly manage interruptions and changing priorities; complete assignments with or without established procedures; and be available and dependable.
Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
- Hours regularly 40 hours per week, travel, weekends and evenings may be required.
- Position is an onsite position, Tuesday-Thursday, based in our Dublin Corporate Office.
BENEFITS
This role is eligible for healthcare including medical, dental and vision, retirement savings (401k with a company match), income protection programs such as life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays, wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, education assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts. For more detailed information go to mytbtotalrewards.com.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:
- Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development.
- Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend.
- Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday.
The starting salary for this position is $68,203-$90,948 actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. Over time, and subject to performance, tenure, and evolving responsibilities, total compensation for this role may grow, up to $113,692. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
INTRODUCTION
Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion. Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of Moore’s in ten provinces. Our purpose is we help people love the way they look and feel for their most important moments. We accomplish this by putting customers at the center of every decision, rallying together to achieve common goals, and striving for excellence and continuous improvement. We help fulfill this purpose by valuing differences and knowing they make us better and showing up with courage to always do the right thing. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Enterprise Events Coordinator combines hands-on event preparation with customer service; this position is ideal for someone who likes fast-paced work and interacting with others. This role plays a key part in ensuring events run smoothly from start to finish. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Events and is based in our Dublin, California office and works on-site Tuesday-Thursday. This role will involve up to 30% travel and will include occasional weekends and evenings, as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL DO | KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Maintain shared event calendars, timelines and trackers updating with all relevant event information leading up to the event.
- Maintain organized event files and records, for historical information and future planning.
- Prepare and organize event materials, including name tags, printed materials, attendee gifts and awards.
- At events, serve as a point of contact for attendees answering questions, and assisting in onsite operations, all with a customer service-minded approach.
- Perform walk-throughs at events making sure that space is clean and stocked with supplies as needed for meetings and events scheduled throughout the day.
- Handle administrative tasks, like shipping, ordering and receiving as needed.
- Write and edit event communications and work with the Store Communications team for reviews and sending/publishing.
- Assist with sourcing hotels, vendors, and offsite venues.
- Attend site visits and onsite events as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING | SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of previous experience supporting events or event planning.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with a sense of urgency, confidentiality, and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to all levels in an organization, including C-suite.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment where you can build strong partnerships, advise, and influence across organizational boundaries.
- Flexible to work as a self-starter who proactively seeks new solutions to meet the needs of the business with minimal direction provided.
- Demonstrated ability to calmly manage interruptions and changing priorities; complete assignments with or without established procedures; and be available and dependable.
Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
- Hours regularly 40 hours per week, travel, weekends and evenings may be required.
- Position is an onsite position, Tuesday-Thursday, based in our Dublin Corporate Office.
BENEFITS
This role is eligible for healthcare including medical, dental and vision, retirement savings (401k with a company match), income protection programs such as life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays, wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, education assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts. For more detailed information go to mytbtotalrewards.com.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:
- Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development.
- Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend.
- Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday.
The starting salary for this position is $68,203-$90,948 actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. Over time, and subject to performance, tenure, and evolving responsibilities, total compensation for this role may grow, up to $113,692. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
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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.