OPT Travel Coordinator Jobs
Travel Coordinator jobs on OPT are a strong fit for F-1 students with backgrounds in hospitality, tourism, business, or international studies. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under STEM or non-STEM OPT, and many employers in corporate travel and event management are familiar with work authorization requirements.
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Earn $50,000+/year & Get the Best Benefits Package in the Ozarks!
Are you looking for a way to begin a career with one of Springfield’s most desired employers? We are looking for someone special to work with our travel and mailroom department. Ideal candidate should be well traveled and familiar with leisure travel, airline bookings, rental car bookings, and hotel policies. Sabre GDS experience preferred. Concur experience a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Outlook, Teams, Excel. Accuracy in planning, attention to detail and flexible work hours are a must.
This is the PRIME opportunity you have been dreaming of! This Rare Opportunity Features the Following Benefits:
- Great Pay - Expected Yearly Salary is $50,000+/year
- On Site Fitness Club: Weight Training Center, Cardio Lounge, Aerobics & Yoga Classes, Basketball Court
- On Site Salon, Spa & Barbershop
- On Site Restaurant
- On Site Daycare Center
- On Site Doctor’s Office & Chiropractor
- 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc.
- Yearly Prime Inc. Shareholder’s Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Unlimited Amount of Growth Potential – The Size of Prime Gives You Opportunities!
This is an unbelievable opportunity to get started with a company that will truly value you and your hard work! You will be part of a team that truly cares & wants to help you grow!
Responsibilities
General Description:
This position seeks to fulfill the needs of Prime’s driving associates through services provided in our Travel Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Quote and book leisure packages that may include resorts, cruises, and land excursions
- Book air travel, car, and hotel reservations for associates within Sabre and Concur
- Provide face to face, email and phone assistance to our drivers and associates seeking to utilize discounted travel resources
- Reconciling direct bill travel accounts
- Process reservations, payroll adjustments and monthly reconciliation of Greyhound account
- Coordinate room reservations with commonly owned hotels
- Manage truck recoveries while corresponding with dispatchers
- Provide cost analysis to management to aid in traveling planning
QUALIFICATIONS
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Juggle many travel arrangements simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of airline policies, rental car and hotel policies and procedures
- Must be capable of managing multiple tasks while prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, giving attention to detail, and meeting strict deadlines
- Be highly productive in a self-directed work environment
- Excellent customer service skills & phone etiquette
- Strong written, listening, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Experience, Education, and Training:
- Travel industry experience required
- GDS system experience is required, Sabre preferred
- Degree from an accredited University in a business administration, hospitality, travel/tourism, or related field is preferred
- Knowledge of airline, rental car, and hotel policies
- Leisure travel experience preferred
INTRODUCTION
Earn $50,000+/year & Get the Best Benefits Package in the Ozarks!
Are you looking for a way to begin a career with one of Springfield’s most desired employers? We are looking for someone special to work with our travel and mailroom department. Ideal candidate should be well traveled and familiar with leisure travel, airline bookings, rental car bookings, and hotel policies. Sabre GDS experience preferred. Concur experience a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Outlook, Teams, Excel. Accuracy in planning, attention to detail and flexible work hours are a must.
This is the PRIME opportunity you have been dreaming of! This Rare Opportunity Features the Following Benefits:
- Great Pay - Expected Yearly Salary is $50,000+/year
- On Site Fitness Club: Weight Training Center, Cardio Lounge, Aerobics & Yoga Classes, Basketball Court
- On Site Salon, Spa & Barbershop
- On Site Restaurant
- On Site Daycare Center
- On Site Doctor’s Office & Chiropractor
- 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc.
- Yearly Prime Inc. Shareholder’s Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Unlimited Amount of Growth Potential – The Size of Prime Gives You Opportunities!
This is an unbelievable opportunity to get started with a company that will truly value you and your hard work! You will be part of a team that truly cares & wants to help you grow!
Responsibilities
General Description:
This position seeks to fulfill the needs of Prime’s driving associates through services provided in our Travel Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Quote and book leisure packages that may include resorts, cruises, and land excursions
- Book air travel, car, and hotel reservations for associates within Sabre and Concur
- Provide face to face, email and phone assistance to our drivers and associates seeking to utilize discounted travel resources
- Reconciling direct bill travel accounts
- Process reservations, payroll adjustments and monthly reconciliation of Greyhound account
- Coordinate room reservations with commonly owned hotels
- Manage truck recoveries while corresponding with dispatchers
- Provide cost analysis to management to aid in traveling planning
QUALIFICATIONS
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Juggle many travel arrangements simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of airline policies, rental car and hotel policies and procedures
- Must be capable of managing multiple tasks while prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, giving attention to detail, and meeting strict deadlines
- Be highly productive in a self-directed work environment
- Excellent customer service skills & phone etiquette
- Strong written, listening, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Experience, Education, and Training:
- Travel industry experience required
- GDS system experience is required, Sabre preferred
- Degree from an accredited University in a business administration, hospitality, travel/tourism, or related field is preferred
- Knowledge of airline, rental car, and hotel policies
- Leisure travel experience preferred
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Travel Coordinator
Target corporate travel departments over leisure agencies
Large corporations with dedicated travel teams are more likely to understand OPT work authorization than small leisure travel agencies. Fortune 500 companies and consulting firms routinely hire internationally and have HR infrastructure to support it.
Lead with your international background as an asset
Fluency in multiple languages, familiarity with international booking systems, and cross-cultural communication are genuinely valuable in this role. Frame your international student experience as directly relevant, not something that complicates your candidacy.
Know your OPT end date before applying
Employers will ask how long you're authorized to work. Having a clear, confident answer about your OPT expiration date and potential STEM extension eligibility signals professionalism and helps hiring managers plan around your timeline.
Clarify your role qualifies under specialty occupation standards
Travel Coordinator roles that require a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field meet specialty occupation criteria. Be prepared to explain this connection clearly if an employer expresses uncertainty about sponsoring your future H-1B visa.
Prioritize employers who have sponsored before
Companies with a track record of H-1B sponsorship are far more likely to support you through OPT and beyond. Search Migrate Mate to find Travel Coordinator roles at employers who have demonstrated sponsorship history.
Get your employment authorization documents ready early
Have your EAD card, I-20, and visa documents organized before your first interview. Employers familiar with OPT may ask to see authorization early in the process, and having everything ready removes friction from the hiring decision.
Travel Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Travel Coordinator on OPT?
Yes, Travel Coordinator roles generally qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field. Your job duties must be directly related to your degree. If your degree is in an unrelated field, the connection still needs to be demonstrable to remain compliant with F-1 OPT regulations.
Do Travel Coordinator jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most Travel Coordinator positions do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because the role typically falls under hospitality or business management, not a STEM-designated field. However, if your degree is in a STEM-designated program such as information systems or data analytics, and your employer uses those skills substantively in the role, a STEM extension may be possible. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO.
How do I find Travel Coordinator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists Travel Coordinator roles at employers who are open to or experienced with work authorization. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't support international candidates.
What happens to my OPT if I change employers as a Travel Coordinator?
OPT is not tied to a specific employer, so you can change jobs during your OPT period as long as the new role is also directly related to your degree field. You must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no formal transfer process, but gaps in employment exceeding 90 cumulative days can jeopardize your OPT status.
Will a Travel Coordinator employer sponsor me for an H-1B after OPT?
Some will, but it depends on the employer's size, HR resources, and sponsorship history. Travel Coordinator roles can qualify as specialty occupations if the position genuinely requires a relevant bachelor's degree, which is the foundation for H-1B eligibility. Focusing your search on employers who have previously sponsored H-1B petitions significantly improves your odds of finding a long-term path.