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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Pack your bags for an adventure as a Travel BCBA with ABS Kids! You provide the behavior plans and we'll provide a unique opportunity and great compensation package!
What can we offer you?
- Total comp: $103,500 - $114,500 / year (includes $85,000 salary + bonuses)
- Uncapped monthly bonus
- $7,500 - 15,000 signing bonus, depending on length-of-stay commitment
- $5,000 - 7,500 completion bonus, once you complete your length-of-stay commitment
- Monthly housing stipend, if applicable
- Housewarming stipend, if applicable
- Licensure costs (if needed)
- 2 options for your length-of-stay commitment: 6 months or 1 year!
- Benefits: medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA, 401K+match, free CEUs, cellphone and laptop stipends, short-term/long-term disability insurance and many more!
Locations and Centers
- These are all center-based positions
- Opportunities in North Carolina and South Carolina
- North Carolina locations: Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Greensboro, Huntersville, Kernersville, Mint Hill, Monroe, Winston-Salem
- South Carolina locations: Columbia, Fort Mill, Greenville, Rock Hill
Do you value support?
- Smaller, manageable caseloads, ranging from 8-10 clients per BA
- Administrative and clinical support
- Work in a supportive, close-knit community where your voice is valued, and your input drives positive change
Join a Strong Community
- Share vision and goals with colleagues in a positive center workplace
- Community involvement including sensory friendly events, Special Olympics teams, run/walk sponsorships, and lots more
Who are we looking for?
- A passion to help children with autism and their families live their best lives
- Integrity to always do what’s right for the individual child and their family
- Ability to hold yourself to the highest standards of quality in everything you do
- The ability to be transparent, accessible, and as innovative as you can working as a Behavior Analyst
- Master's degree and a minimum of 2 or more years experience working as a BCBA
- Due to credentialing requirements, BCBAs interested in our South Carolina locations need to have proof of SC residency
Who We Are:
- It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
- At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Job Requirements
Pack your bags for an adventure as a Travel BCBA with ABS Kids! You provide the behavior plans and we'll provide a unique opportunity and great compensation package!
What can we offer you?
- Total comp: $103,500 - $114,500 / year (includes $85,000 salary + bonuses)
- Uncapped monthly bonus
- $7,500 - 15,000 signing bonus, depending on length-of-stay commitment
- $5,000 - 7,500 completion bonus, once you complete your length-of-stay commitment
- Monthly housing stipend, if applicable
- Housewarming stipend, if applicable
- Licensure costs (if needed)
- 2 options for your length-of-stay commitment: 6 months or 1 year!
- Benefits: medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA, 401K+match, free CEUs, cellphone and laptop stipends, short-term/long-term disability insurance and many more!
Locations and Centers
- These are all center-based positions
- Opportunities in North Carolina and South Carolina
- North Carolina locations: Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Greensboro, Huntersville, Kernersville, Mint Hill, Monroe, Winston-Salem
- South Carolina locations: Columbia, Fort Mill, Greenville, Rock Hill
Do you value support?
- Smaller, manageable caseloads, ranging from 8-10 clients per BA
- Administrative and clinical support
- Work in a supportive, close-knit community where your voice is valued, and your input drives positive change
Join a Strong Community
- Share vision and goals with colleagues in a positive center workplace
- Community involvement including sensory friendly events, Special Olympics teams, run/walk sponsorships, and lots more
Who are we looking for?
- A passion to help children with autism and their families live their best lives
- Integrity to always do what’s right for the individual child and their family
- Ability to hold yourself to the highest standards of quality in everything you do
- The ability to be transparent, accessible, and as innovative as you can working as a Behavior Analyst
- Master's degree and a minimum of 2 or more years experience working as a BCBA
- Due to credentialing requirements, BCBAs interested in our South Carolina locations need to have proof of SC residency
Who We Are:
- It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
- At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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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.