OPT Events Manager Jobs
Events Manager jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with degrees in hospitality, marketing, communications, or business. Most roles involve coordinating logistics, managing vendors, and overseeing event execution. STEM OPT extension is not available for this field, so your 12-month OPT window is the primary work authorization period.
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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 as an Events Manager
Target employers with established event portfolios
Hotels, convention centers, universities, and corporate event departments hire Events Managers regularly and are more familiar with OPT work authorization than smaller boutique agencies. Familiarity with the process reduces friction during hiring.
Lead with logistics and budget ownership in your resume
Employers sponsoring OPT students want proof of project ownership. Quantify your experience: number of events coordinated, attendee counts, and budgets managed. Concrete numbers make your application stand out against candidates without work authorization concerns.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Event roles often have lengthy onboarding involving vendor contracts and venue access. Starting your job search three to four months before your OPT start date gives employers enough runway to hire and onboard you comfortably.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Events Managers work in project cycles tied to event calendars. Let recruiters know your exact OPT end date so they can align hiring decisions with their event schedule and assess whether your timeline fits upcoming projects.
Highlight transferable experience from campus or internship events
Campus event coordination, student organization leadership, and internship logistics roles all demonstrate relevant skills. Frame these experiences around vendor management, stakeholder communication, and timeline execution to match professional job descriptions.
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Events Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Events Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a related field such as hospitality management, communications, marketing, or business administration. Your OPT work authorization must be directly related to your degree program. Event coordination, venue management, and corporate event production generally satisfy this requirement, but the connection between your specific degree and the role should be clear.
Does an Events Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
No. Events management is not classified under a STEM-designated field, so a 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available for this role. Your standard OPT authorization lasts 12 months. If you want to continue working in the U.S. beyond that, your employer would need to sponsor you for an H-1B visa or another nonimmigrant visa category.
What visa options exist after my OPT expires as an Events Manager?
The most common path is H-1B sponsorship, which requires your employer to petition USCIS and participate in the annual lottery. Events Manager roles can qualify as specialty occupations if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. O-1 visa is an option for those with documented extraordinary achievement in event production, though the bar is high.
Do Events Manager employers commonly sponsor OPT students?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer type. Large hospitality groups, corporate event departments at Fortune 500 companies, and universities are more likely to be familiar with OPT authorization and willing to hire international students. Smaller event agencies may be less experienced with work authorization paperwork. Migrate Mate lists Events Manager roles from employers open to sponsoring OPT candidates, making it easier to identify the right opportunities.
How does the 90-day unemployment limit affect Events Manager job seekers on OPT?
USCIS allows up to 90 days of unemployment during your OPT period. If you exceed this, you fall out of valid F-1 status. Events Manager hiring cycles can be slow, especially for roles tied to seasonal event calendars, so starting your search early and tracking your unemployment days carefully is important. Part-time or contract event work in your field can count toward your authorized employment and help manage this limit.