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Learning Development Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in instructional design, organizational psychology, or education technology. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B sponsorship down the line. Your 12-month OPT window (29 months with STEM extension) gives you time to demonstrate impact before visa transitions.
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Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.
About the role
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead training initiatives that empower our employees to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In this role, you will design and coordinate impactful learning programs, identify and implement learning and performance improvement strategies that support the hotel’s strategic direction, and serve as a trusted partner to leaders across the property. Join a culture where collaboration, integrity, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do, and where your work directly contributes to the Four Seasons standard of excellence for every guest.
What you will do
- Lead and facilitate engaging onboarding programs and core learning sessions that help new employees and leaders integrate smoothly into the operation.
- Maintain and enhance department-level training systems by ensuring trainers are supported, trained, and coached in delivering consistent service standards.
- Partner with department leaders to identify performance gaps and apply learning solutions that strengthen operational and service excellence.
- Facilitate or coach others to deliver management and leadership development initiatives that build strong and capable leaders across the hotel.
- Support managers in creating experience-based development plans and ensure structured learning objectives are met for early-career talent.
- Oversee compliance-related training, including ethics, safety, and required programs in collaboration with People & Culture and operational departments.
- Conduct Learning Needs Analyses, create annual training plans and calendars, evaluate learning effectiveness, manage training budgets, and support property-wide change initiatives.
What you bring
- Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills with a passion for developing others.
- College degree required.
- Ability to multitask, analyze performance needs, and apply adult learning principles effectively.
- Minimum of three years of managerial experience in learning, hotel operations, or luxury hospitality.
- Experience in adult education, diverse cultural environments, or service-focused training programs.
- Knowledge of learning technologies, instructional design, evaluation methodologies, and basic financial management.
- Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States.
What we offer
- Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 + AIP
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
- Company Match 401K Plan
- Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
- Complimentary meals in our Wellness Café
- Laundered Employee Uniform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Investment in your Wellbeing
- Life Insurance
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Training programs, tuition reimbursement
- Growth & Development opportunities
Schedule & Hours
- Full time position
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.
About the role
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead training initiatives that empower our employees to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In this role, you will design and coordinate impactful learning programs, identify and implement learning and performance improvement strategies that support the hotel’s strategic direction, and serve as a trusted partner to leaders across the property. Join a culture where collaboration, integrity, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do, and where your work directly contributes to the Four Seasons standard of excellence for every guest.
What you will do
- Lead and facilitate engaging onboarding programs and core learning sessions that help new employees and leaders integrate smoothly into the operation.
- Maintain and enhance department-level training systems by ensuring trainers are supported, trained, and coached in delivering consistent service standards.
- Partner with department leaders to identify performance gaps and apply learning solutions that strengthen operational and service excellence.
- Facilitate or coach others to deliver management and leadership development initiatives that build strong and capable leaders across the hotel.
- Support managers in creating experience-based development plans and ensure structured learning objectives are met for early-career talent.
- Oversee compliance-related training, including ethics, safety, and required programs in collaboration with People & Culture and operational departments.
- Conduct Learning Needs Analyses, create annual training plans and calendars, evaluate learning effectiveness, manage training budgets, and support property-wide change initiatives.
What you bring
- Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills with a passion for developing others.
- College degree required.
- Ability to multitask, analyze performance needs, and apply adult learning principles effectively.
- Minimum of three years of managerial experience in learning, hotel operations, or luxury hospitality.
- Experience in adult education, diverse cultural environments, or service-focused training programs.
- Knowledge of learning technologies, instructional design, evaluation methodologies, and basic financial management.
- Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States.
What we offer
- Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 + AIP
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
- Company Match 401K Plan
- Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
- Complimentary meals in our Wellness Café
- Laundered Employee Uniform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Investment in your Wellbeing
- Life Insurance
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Training programs, tuition reimbursement
- Growth & Development opportunities
Schedule & Hours
- Full time position
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Learning Development Manager
Target companies with dedicated L&D functions
Large enterprises in tech, healthcare, and financial services maintain full L&D teams and are far more likely to sponsor visas than small businesses. A structured department signals that the company treats learning roles as long-term headcount, not contract work.
Frame your degree field explicitly in applications
H-1B sponsorship for L&D roles requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation. Connecting your degree in instructional design, HR, or organizational behavior directly to the job description strengthens that case from your first application.
Build a portfolio of measurable training outcomes
Sponsors want evidence of impact, not just activity. Document completion rates, knowledge retention scores, and performance improvements tied to programs you built. Quantified outcomes make your OPT contribution visible and justify the sponsorship investment.
Ask about sponsorship policies before final interviews
Raise the topic after an initial offer of interest but before investing in late-stage interviews. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for L&D roles specifically, not just in general. This saves time on both sides.
Get STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in instructional technology, information systems, or cognitive science often qualify for the STEM extension, giving you 29 months total. That window covers two H-1B lottery cycles, meaningfully improving your odds of a successful transition.
Prioritize roles with clear career progression
Employers are more willing to sponsor when they see long-term value. Apply to companies with internal mobility from L&D Manager into senior or director roles. A defined growth path signals that sponsoring you makes business sense beyond your OPT period.
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Do Learning Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most do, but it depends on how the role is defined. L&D Manager positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as instructional design, organizational development, or education technology, generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles with vague degree requirements or that accept any field are harder to sponsor. Review the job description carefully before applying.
Can I work as a Learning Development Manager on OPT without sponsorship?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in any role directly related to your degree field for up to 12 months, or 29 months with a STEM extension. You do not need employer sponsorship during OPT itself. Sponsorship only becomes necessary if you want to stay in the U.S. after your OPT expires, typically through the H-1B lottery.
Where can I find Learning Development Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness. Browsing Learning Development Manager roles on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers who have a track record of sponsoring international employees, rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship issues late in the process.
What degree fields support OPT eligibility for Learning Development Manager positions?
Degrees in instructional design, human resources, organizational psychology, education technology, or business with an HR concentration all directly support L&D roles. If your degree is in a related but less obvious field, such as communications or cognitive science, you may still qualify, but you should document how your coursework connects to the core responsibilities of the role.
Does an L&D Manager role at a nonprofit or university count toward OPT employment?
Yes, as long as the work is directly related to your degree and meets the minimum hours requirement, which is typically at least 20 hours per week for OPT to remain valid. Nonprofits and higher education institutions regularly hire L&D professionals and some actively support visa sponsorship, making them worth including in your search.
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