H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's H-2B visa market is driven by its Great Lakes tourism corridor, seasonal hospitality along the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, landscaping companies in metro Detroit and Grand Rapids, and amusement and recreation employers who file LCAs each spring for summer peak-season workers.
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The Manager, Private Events is responsible for planning and managing private events of varying sizes and purposes including weddings, private events, corporate events and sports banquets. The Manager, Private Events will be responsible for communicating with all customers/hosts, coordinating all logistics, accommodating special requests, maintaining budgets and ensuring all events are carried out to the highest level of customer satisfaction. The Manager, Private Events will also support the Experience Team with all large property-wide events and festivals as needed.
The ideal candidate for this position will:
- Have a service-oriented can-do attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure while managing multiple tasks
- Have proven people and task management skills
- Maintain Blake’s core values and mission statement through elevated guest experience.
Uphold company policies per the Standard Operating Procedures, Employee Policy Manual and Code of Conduct
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Organize facilities and manage all events details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, etc
- Work with Kitchen Manager to accommodate all dining needs
- Work to schedule and coordinate staffing per the needs of the event
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day
- Collaborate with marketing to promote and publicize events
- Conduct pre- and post-event evaluations and report on outcomes
- Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders
- Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
- Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest
- Propose new event concepts
- Establish and maintain relationships with all customers and vendors
- Plan event details and aspects, including floor plans, dining, and overall flow
- Create accurate quotes and proposals for prospect events/clients
- Communicate with customers/clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in business studies, business administration, or a related discipline
- Experience in Event Coordinating/Planning or related position
- Experience working with multiple departmental teams
- Excellent communication; verbal, written and interpersonal
- Strong Organizational & Planning Skills
- Great Teamwork and Problem-Solving Skills
- Proficient technical knowledge with the ability to use multiple platforms including Microsoft
- Must be legally allowed to work in the USA
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The work for this position will be in a climate controlled, smoke-free environment but the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, can raise to loud based on event.
- Work will be performed for up to eight hours per day. Weekend and holiday work will be required from time to time.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisors.
The Blake’s family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DESCRIPTION:
The Manager, Private Events is responsible for planning and managing private events of varying sizes and purposes including weddings, private events, corporate events and sports banquets. The Manager, Private Events will be responsible for communicating with all customers/hosts, coordinating all logistics, accommodating special requests, maintaining budgets and ensuring all events are carried out to the highest level of customer satisfaction. The Manager, Private Events will also support the Experience Team with all large property-wide events and festivals as needed.
The ideal candidate for this position will:
- Have a service-oriented can-do attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure while managing multiple tasks
- Have proven people and task management skills
- Maintain Blake’s core values and mission statement through elevated guest experience.
Uphold company policies per the Standard Operating Procedures, Employee Policy Manual and Code of Conduct
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Organize facilities and manage all events details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, etc
- Work with Kitchen Manager to accommodate all dining needs
- Work to schedule and coordinate staffing per the needs of the event
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day
- Collaborate with marketing to promote and publicize events
- Conduct pre- and post-event evaluations and report on outcomes
- Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders
- Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
- Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest
- Propose new event concepts
- Establish and maintain relationships with all customers and vendors
- Plan event details and aspects, including floor plans, dining, and overall flow
- Create accurate quotes and proposals for prospect events/clients
- Communicate with customers/clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in business studies, business administration, or a related discipline
- Experience in Event Coordinating/Planning or related position
- Experience working with multiple departmental teams
- Excellent communication; verbal, written and interpersonal
- Strong Organizational & Planning Skills
- Great Teamwork and Problem-Solving Skills
- Proficient technical knowledge with the ability to use multiple platforms including Microsoft
- Must be legally allowed to work in the USA
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The work for this position will be in a climate controlled, smoke-free environment but the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, can raise to loud based on event.
- Work will be performed for up to eight hours per day. Weekend and holiday work will be required from time to time.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisors.
The Blake’s family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Target employers in Michigan's resort and tourism corridor
Traverse City, Petoskey, and Mackinac Island draw heavy seasonal visitor traffic from May through October. Resorts, marinas, and hospitality operators in these areas file H-2B petitions regularly to staff up before peak season begins.
Understand Michigan's filing windows
Most Michigan H-2B employers submit LCAs and petitions months before the season starts. Focus your outreach between November and February to connect with employers before petition slots are allocated and positions are filled.
Search by industry, not just job title
H-2B roles in Michigan span landscaping, groundskeeping, food processing, and amusement park operations. On Migrate Mate, filtering by visa type and industry gives you a cleaner view of which employers are actively sponsoring.
Look beyond Detroit to mid-Michigan employers
Grand Rapids, Lansing, and the Traverse City region have dense concentrations of seasonal employers. Smaller markets often have less competition for available H-2B positions than the major metro areas, improving your chances of landing an offer.
Verify LCA filings on the DOL disclosure database
The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data lists every approved H-2B LCA by employer name, location, and job category. Search FLAG.dol.gov to confirm which Michigan employers have a documented history of H-2B sponsorship.
Approach employers before they advertise openings
Michigan's seasonal employers often rehire returning workers first. Contacting landscaping companies and resort operators directly in late fall, before public job postings appear, puts you ahead of the standard application cycle.
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Get Access To All JobsH-2B Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Michigan sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Landscaping and groundskeeping companies, resort and hotel operators, amusement and recreation facilities, and food processing employers account for the largest share of H-2B visa LCA filings in Michigan. The state's four distinct seasons and extensive Great Lakes shoreline make hospitality and outdoor services the most consistent sources of H-2B sponsorship year over year.
Which cities in Michigan have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Traverse City, Petoskey, and the Mackinac Island area lead for hospitality and resort roles due to high seasonal tourism. Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids generate consistent H-2B demand from landscaping and grounds maintenance companies. Smaller resort towns across the Upper Peninsula also file H-2B petitions, particularly for summer season staffing.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Michigan?
H-2B covers temporary nonagricultural work, so qualifying Michigan roles typically include housekeeping and front desk staff at resorts, ride operators and park attendants at amusement facilities, lawn care and tree service workers, and line workers at seasonal food processing operations. These positions must be tied to a documented seasonal or peak-load need the employer can demonstrate to the DOL.
How do I find H-2B jobs in Michigan that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type, so you can browse H-2B opportunities in Michigan without sorting through roles that don't sponsor. You can also cross-reference employers on the DOL's OFLC disclosure data at FLAG.dol.gov to verify which Michigan companies have active H-2B filing histories before you apply.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.