OPT Marketing And Events Coordinator Jobs
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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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 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.