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Marketing and Events Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension with an eligible degree, gives employers real runway to evaluate you.
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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 as a Marketing And Events Coordinator
Target employers with event portfolios, not just marketing budgets
Companies that run recurring conferences, product launches, or trade shows need coordinators year-round. That operational dependence makes them more likely to sponsor OPT and eventually H-1B visa than brands with one-off campaign needs.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
H-1B sponsorship requires a specialty occupation. A marketing or communications degree tied directly to coordinator duties strengthens your case. Be ready to articulate how your coursework maps to vendor management, campaign execution, and event logistics.
Prioritize mid-sized companies over agencies
Marketing agencies often rely on freelancers and have high turnover, making sponsorship less likely. Mid-sized companies with in-house events teams have more stable headcount needs and clearer incentive to retain and sponsor strong coordinators.
Document measurable outcomes from every project
Attendance numbers, campaign conversion rates, and budget management figures give hiring managers concrete evidence of your value. Sponsors take on legal and financial cost for you, so quantified results lower their perceived risk significantly.
Start your H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October, you need an employer willing to file early. Raise the timeline with HR within your first few months on the job.
Use STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
A degree in marketing analytics, information systems, or a related STEM field may qualify you for a 24-month extension. That extra time gives employers two additional H-1B lottery cycles to get you sponsored without any gap in your work authorization.
Marketing And Events Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing and Events Coordinator role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined. H-1B requires a specialty occupation, meaning the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A coordinator role tied to a marketing or communications degree generally qualifies. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field face more scrutiny from USCIS.
Where can I find Marketing and Events Coordinator jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse Marketing and Events Coordinator openings without wading through postings from employers who won't consider work authorization. Searching there saves significant time compared to general job boards where OPT eligibility is rarely disclosed upfront.
Can I work as a Marketing and Events Coordinator on OPT if my degree is in a different field?
OPT requires that your job be directly related to your degree program. A marketing coordinator role is typically acceptable for degrees in marketing, communications, business, or public relations. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your DSO may flag the placement as ineligible, so confirm with your international student office before accepting an offer.
What happens to my OPT status if my employer cancels an event contract and reduces my hours?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment cumulatively. If your employer reduces you to part-time without ending your employment, you remain in valid status as long as you're still employed in a role related to your degree. Full termination starts your unemployment clock, so track those days carefully and report status changes to your DSO promptly.
Do freelance or contract event coordination gigs count toward OPT employment?
Yes, OPT permits self-employment and contract work as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. For event coordination, you'd need to document the nature of each engagement and confirm it aligns with your degree. Keep contracts, project descriptions, and client correspondence on file in case your DSO or USCIS requests evidence.