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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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Special Events Manager collaborates with the Executive Director of Special Events and other members of the events team to produce both small and large-scale events for the BILH Philanthropy Office. Maintains strong and collaborative working relationships with system, local hospital and business units, Philanthropy leadership, as well as, members of the External Relations team and key vendors.
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Works closely with the Executive Director of Special Events and members of the events team to strategize, design, manage, and execute Philanthropy-related events. These events include but are not limited to transformational giving events, stewardship events, professorships, board events, signature events, galas and fundraisers.
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Serve as key partner to Executive Director to support the development of standardizing processes, standards, and templates for event planning and execution.
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Partners with colleagues in Donor Relations, Communications, and Marketing to promote events, appropriately steward donors, and ensure the accuracy and quality of event content.
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Develop relationships with both internal and external vendors. Participate in the contract negotiation process to ensure fair pricing. Ensure the quality of event venues, audio visual/sound, flowers, food, beverages, entertainment, gifts, etc. is consistent with BILH’s high quality standards.
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Independently produces and manages small scale events.
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Manage and execute event contracts to ensure they are accurate and align with BILH legal standards.
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Ensure that messaging and event branding are consistent with BILH’s guidelines and strategic plan.
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Maintain the fiscal special events budget with input from team members.
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Take on special projects as needed to further the events team support of philanthropic initiatives.
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Work with the Executive Director of Special Events to produce strategic philanthropy events.
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Collaborate with BILH External Relations Teams to produce event collateral such as invitations, speaking remarks, event videos and printed pieces to support the event goals.
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Overall project management of events to ensure key deliverables are produced on time while keeping all stakeholders informed.
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Manage and produce small events independently to further BILH and the system’s philanthropic priorities.
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Manage administration and operational tasks for the events team to ensure budgets, vendors, templates, and other tools are in place to streamline processes and support timely execution of events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required.
2-5 years’ related work experience required. Project management experience is required.
Must demonstrate teamwork, resourcefulness, results orientation, optimism, and trust.
PAY RANGE
$70,000.00 USD – $100,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
LOCATION
Charlestown, MA
JOB DETAILS
- Employment: Full-time
- Hours/Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Category: Philanthropy
- Pay Range: $70,000.00 USD - $100,000.00 USD
- FLSA: Exempt
- Req ID: JR97788
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
INTRODUCTION
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Special Events Manager collaborates with the Executive Director of Special Events and other members of the events team to produce both small and large-scale events for the BILH Philanthropy Office. Maintains strong and collaborative working relationships with system, local hospital and business units, Philanthropy leadership, as well as, members of the External Relations team and key vendors.
-
Works closely with the Executive Director of Special Events and members of the events team to strategize, design, manage, and execute Philanthropy-related events. These events include but are not limited to transformational giving events, stewardship events, professorships, board events, signature events, galas and fundraisers.
-
Serve as key partner to Executive Director to support the development of standardizing processes, standards, and templates for event planning and execution.
-
Partners with colleagues in Donor Relations, Communications, and Marketing to promote events, appropriately steward donors, and ensure the accuracy and quality of event content.
-
Develop relationships with both internal and external vendors. Participate in the contract negotiation process to ensure fair pricing. Ensure the quality of event venues, audio visual/sound, flowers, food, beverages, entertainment, gifts, etc. is consistent with BILH’s high quality standards.
-
Independently produces and manages small scale events.
-
Manage and execute event contracts to ensure they are accurate and align with BILH legal standards.
-
Ensure that messaging and event branding are consistent with BILH’s guidelines and strategic plan.
-
Maintain the fiscal special events budget with input from team members.
-
Take on special projects as needed to further the events team support of philanthropic initiatives.
-
Work with the Executive Director of Special Events to produce strategic philanthropy events.
-
Collaborate with BILH External Relations Teams to produce event collateral such as invitations, speaking remarks, event videos and printed pieces to support the event goals.
-
Overall project management of events to ensure key deliverables are produced on time while keeping all stakeholders informed.
-
Manage and produce small events independently to further BILH and the system’s philanthropic priorities.
-
Manage administration and operational tasks for the events team to ensure budgets, vendors, templates, and other tools are in place to streamline processes and support timely execution of events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required.
2-5 years’ related work experience required. Project management experience is required.
Must demonstrate teamwork, resourcefulness, results orientation, optimism, and trust.
PAY RANGE
$70,000.00 USD – $100,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
LOCATION
Charlestown, MA
JOB DETAILS
- Employment: Full-time
- Hours/Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Category: Philanthropy
- Pay Range: $70,000.00 USD - $100,000.00 USD
- FLSA: Exempt
- Req ID: JR97788
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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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.
Browse OPT-friendly Events Manager roles on Migrate Mate
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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.