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Marketing Assistant roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, business, or related fields. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for OPT authorization, and many employers in this space are experienced with STEM OPT extensions if your degree qualifies.
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Stimson and Sons is a family-owned, multi-brand home furnishings retailer serving South Texas and the Coastal Bend since 1922. We currently operate Ashley locations in Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City alongside 5th & Home Furniture, a locally owned furniture and mattress store in Victoria. It's the best of both worlds having National Brand Recognition with local family ownership. Ashley Furniture is recognized as the leading furniture brand globally and the top retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.
Duties
- Own end-to-end marketing strategy for the Ashley Store locations and the 5th & Home Furniture Store, aligning Ashley's national and brand guidelines with 5th & Home's independent brand voice.
- Build and run the local marketing calendar for sales events, seasonal promotions, in-store signage/POP, and financing/promo campaigns that is coordinated across Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
- Plan and manage digital campaigns with Google Ads, Meta advertising, and SEM and own SEO across store and e-commerce pages, tracking results in Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
- Content Creation for social media platforms, keeping brand messaging consistent while tailoring promotions to each local market.
- Manage the marketing budget and vendor/agency relationships, including creative and paid media spend, and report ROI directly to ownership.
- Manage website content updates and website management using content management systems to ensure optimal user experience through website optimization.
- Coordinate creative content creation for graphic design and multimedia assets tailored for various platforms.
- Partner with store leadership and sales teams at each location so campaigns line up with inventory, financing offers, and store-level goals.
- Build community presence in all markets through local partnerships, sponsorships, and events that grow brand reputation store by store.
Qualifications
- Marketing experience, including experience leading marketing strategy rather than just executing campaigns.
- Experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics, and social media advertising platforms.
- Strong project management skills being comfortable running several campaigns and locations at once without dropping details.
- Main Office location will be the Ashley Store in Victoria, Texas and will require willingness to travel regularly between Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
Preferred
- Experience marketing across multiple locations, or in a multi-unit, franchise, or retail-chain environment.
- Experience in furniture, home goods, or another big-ticket retail category.
- Experience with STORIS or another retail/furniture ERP platform.
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field is preferred; relevant certifications are advantageous.
Join our team as a Marketing Director to shape innovative strategies that elevate our brand presence globally. We value creativity driven by data insights and a passion for delivering impactful marketing solutions.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Willingness to travel between store locations with the main office location in Victoria, Texas.
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Victoria, TX 77904 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Company Overview
Stimson and Sons is a family-owned, multi-brand home furnishings retailer serving South Texas and the Coastal Bend since 1922. We currently operate Ashley locations in Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City alongside 5th & Home Furniture, a locally owned furniture and mattress store in Victoria. It's the best of both worlds having National Brand Recognition with local family ownership. Ashley Furniture is recognized as the leading furniture brand globally and the top retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States.
Duties
- Own end-to-end marketing strategy for the Ashley Store locations and the 5th & Home Furniture Store, aligning Ashley's national and brand guidelines with 5th & Home's independent brand voice.
- Build and run the local marketing calendar for sales events, seasonal promotions, in-store signage/POP, and financing/promo campaigns that is coordinated across Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
- Plan and manage digital campaigns with Google Ads, Meta advertising, and SEM and own SEO across store and e-commerce pages, tracking results in Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
- Content Creation for social media platforms, keeping brand messaging consistent while tailoring promotions to each local market.
- Manage the marketing budget and vendor/agency relationships, including creative and paid media spend, and report ROI directly to ownership.
- Manage website content updates and website management using content management systems to ensure optimal user experience through website optimization.
- Coordinate creative content creation for graphic design and multimedia assets tailored for various platforms.
- Partner with store leadership and sales teams at each location so campaigns line up with inventory, financing offers, and store-level goals.
- Build community presence in all markets through local partnerships, sponsorships, and events that grow brand reputation store by store.
Qualifications
- Marketing experience, including experience leading marketing strategy rather than just executing campaigns.
- Experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics, and social media advertising platforms.
- Strong project management skills being comfortable running several campaigns and locations at once without dropping details.
- Main Office location will be the Ashley Store in Victoria, Texas and will require willingness to travel regularly between Victoria, Corpus Christi, and Bay City.
Preferred
- Experience marketing across multiple locations, or in a multi-unit, franchise, or retail-chain environment.
- Experience in furniture, home goods, or another big-ticket retail category.
- Experience with STORIS or another retail/furniture ERP platform.
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field is preferred; relevant certifications are advantageous.
Join our team as a Marketing Director to shape innovative strategies that elevate our brand presence globally. We value creativity driven by data insights and a passion for delivering impactful marketing solutions.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Willingness to travel between store locations with the main office location in Victoria, Texas.
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Victoria, TX 77904 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Marketing Assistant
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Tell hiring managers your OPT start date and end date early. Clarity removes uncertainty and signals professionalism. If you qualify for a 24-month STEM extension, mention it, it meaningfully extends your availability and reduces the employer's urgency.
Target employers who have sponsored before
Companies that have previously filed H-1B visa petitions for marketing roles are far more likely to do it again. Search OPT-friendly employer lists on Migrate Mate to find companies already comfortable with international hiring in this field.
Align your degree to the job description
OPT requires your work to be directly related to your degree. For Marketing Assistant roles, this means emphasizing coursework in consumer behavior, digital marketing, or brand strategy. Misalignment can jeopardize your authorization and future visa eligibility.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Marketing is a show-don't-tell field. Employers respond to tangible work: campaign results, content samples, analytics reports. A strong portfolio compensates for limited U.S. work experience and makes sponsorship feel like a lower-risk decision for the employer.
Pursue roles at mid-size companies over large corporations
Startups and mid-size firms often make faster hiring decisions and have more flexibility around OPT. Large corporations tend to have rigid immigration policies. A smaller team also gives you broader exposure, which strengthens future H-1B specialty occupation arguments.
Report your job accurately in the SEVP portal
Once you accept a Marketing Assistant offer, update your employer information in the SEVP portal within 10 days. Include the correct employer address and start date. Failing to report on time is one of the most common OPT compliance violations.
Marketing Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing Assistant role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Marketing Assistant positions generally qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree. If your degree is in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, the connection is straightforward. Roles that involve general administrative tasks unrelated to your field of study may not qualify, so reviewing your job offer against your degree program before accepting is important.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension working as a Marketing Assistant?
It depends on your degree. Marketing and communications degrees are not STEM-designated, so most Marketing Assistant jobs won't qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. However, if your degree is in a STEM field such as data science, statistics, or information systems, and your role involves substantial data analysis or marketing technology work, you may qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM list to confirm.
How do I find Marketing Assistant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship openness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't hire international candidates. Marketing Assistant roles on the platform are tagged by employer sponsorship history, which helps you prioritize companies already familiar with OPT and H-1B processes rather than starting those conversations from scratch.
What happens to my OPT if my Marketing Assistant job ends before my authorization period expires?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new qualifying job, transfer to a different immigration status, or depart the United States. During that period you cannot work. If you find a new Marketing Assistant or related role, you can resume working once you start the new job, provided it still falls within your degree field. Track your unemployment days carefully, OPT has a 90-day unemployment limit for post-completion status.
Do Marketing Assistant employers need to file any paperwork to hire me on OPT?
No. Employers do not need to file any petitions or pay government fees to hire you on OPT. Your work authorization is tied to your student status, not to the employer. You'll need to provide your EAD card before starting work, and your employer must complete Form I-9 like any other hire. This makes OPT significantly easier for employers than H-1B sponsorship, which is a useful point to raise during negotiations.