OPT Vacation Planner Jobs
Vacation Planner roles on OPT are most common in hospitality, travel agencies, and corporate travel management. Your OPT work authorization is employer-specific, so each offer requires a company willing to take you on before your OPT end date. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. We look for people who exhibit the courage, caring, and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts, and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust, and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.
We are looking for experienced Timeshare/Vacation Ownership professionals who:
- Know how to control a room
- Build trust fast
- Handle objections without flinching
- Operate with tenacity and professionalism
This is a structured, proven sales environment with an exceptional leadership team that understands production.
You’ll engage existing resort guests and present ownership upgrades through a disciplined, high-performance sales process designed to convert.
If you’re already producing $5K+ VPG, you’ll understand the opportunity here.
QUALIFICATIONS
- NV Real Estate License or NV Timeshare Agent License
- Minimum 2 years’ Timeshare/Vacation Ownership experience
- Proven VPG $5K+
- Apex objection handling
- Competitive mindset
- Professional presence
BENEFITS
- Lucrative Compensation Plans
- Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Annual Bonus Opportunities for Select Roles
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K Match
- Team Member Travel Perks and Discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral Compensation Program
We are not looking for potential.
We are looking for performance.
This is for closers who want a bigger arena.
When can you start?
At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. We look for people who exhibit the courage, caring, and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts, and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust, and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.
We are looking for experienced Timeshare/Vacation Ownership professionals who:
- Know how to control a room
- Build trust fast
- Handle objections without flinching
- Operate with tenacity and professionalism
This is a structured, proven sales environment with an exceptional leadership team that understands production.
You’ll engage existing resort guests and present ownership upgrades through a disciplined, high-performance sales process designed to convert.
If you’re already producing $5K+ VPG, you’ll understand the opportunity here.
QUALIFICATIONS
- NV Real Estate License or NV Timeshare Agent License
- Minimum 2 years’ Timeshare/Vacation Ownership experience
- Proven VPG $5K+
- Apex objection handling
- Competitive mindset
- Professional presence
BENEFITS
- Lucrative Compensation Plans
- Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Annual Bonus Opportunities for Select Roles
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K Match
- Team Member Travel Perks and Discounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral Compensation Program
We are not looking for potential.
We are looking for performance.
This is for closers who want a bigger arena.
When can you start?
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Vacation Planner
Target hospitality groups with established OPT pipelines
Large hotel chains and travel management companies hire OPT students regularly and have HR teams familiar with the process. Smaller boutique agencies may be willing but lack the internal infrastructure to move quickly on authorization paperwork.
Lead with your tourism or hospitality degree match
OPT requires your job to be directly related to your field of study. Frame your application around how your hospitality, tourism, or business degree prepared you specifically for vacation planning, itinerary design, or client travel management work.
Apply with enough runway before your OPT expires
Hiring timelines in travel and hospitality can stretch four to eight weeks. If your OPT end date is close, employers may hesitate. Start your search at least three months before your authorization expires to give yourself real negotiating room.
Clarify your work authorization upfront, not at offer stage
Mention your OPT status in your cover letter or early in outreach. Hospitality employers unfamiliar with OPT may stall at the offer stage if surprised. Early disclosure filters out poor fits and builds trust with employers who are genuinely open.
Highlight customer-facing and language skills prominently
Vacation Planner roles often serve international clientele. If you speak multiple languages or have experience with cross-cultural communication, emphasize that in your resume. It directly offsets any perceived friction from your OPT work authorization status.
Ask directly about future visa sponsorship during interviews
OPT lasts one year for non-STEM fields. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visa or other visas before. An employer with no sponsorship history may leave you without options when your authorization ends.
Vacation Planner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Vacation Planner on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Vacation Planner positions typically qualify for students with degrees in hospitality management, tourism, business, or a related field. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer meets the relationship requirement before you accept.
Does a Vacation Planner role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Hospitality and tourism fields are not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, so Vacation Planner roles do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Non-STEM OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. Planning ahead for H-1B or another visa pathway before that window closes is essential.
How do I find Vacation Planner employers who are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Browsing Migrate Mate for Vacation Planner roles saves time by surfacing employers already familiar with OPT, rather than applying broadly and discovering the authorization issue late in the process.
Do Vacation Planner employers need to file any paperwork for my OPT?
Less than you might expect. Unlike H-1B, OPT does not require employer sponsorship or USCIS petitions. Your employer needs to report the job in the SEVP portal through your DSO, and you must keep your EAD card current. The process is lighter than most employers assume, which is worth explaining during interviews.
What happens if I cannot find a Vacation Planner job before my OPT expires?
If your OPT expires without an offer, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you cannot work but may remain in the U.S. to prepare for departure or a status change. Unauthorized employment during this window is a serious violation. If you are approaching your end date without a role, speak with your DSO immediately about your options.