Events Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Events visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities, where organizations like Target Center, the Minnesota Vikings, and major convention venues including the Minneapolis Convention Center regularly hire events professionals. International candidates pursuing roles in event coordination, production, and venue management find a steady pipeline of sponsoring employers in this market.
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This position is responsible for the development and execution of internal and external meetings and events that support the Land O’Lakes, Inc. enterprise. This position demands understanding and experience of event planning principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards while working in a high-volume position with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. This person will be tasked with the management of planning and executing in-person meetings ranging from 50-300 people. The event manager will work in a team environment as part of the Land O’Lakes enterprise meeting and events team, while working closely with meeting stakeholders and other internal partners across the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of assigned meetings and events.
- Manage all event logistics including project plans, creative experience design, budgets, registration, hotel/venue management, transportation, gifting, and all other logistics.
- Develop creative event concepts and agendas aligned with business priorities.
- Build and foster internal and external partner trust by initiating and nurturing strong partnerships.
- Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle.
- Manage DMC and outside vendors, including audio visual, production, entertainment, transportation, gifting and design.
- Stay ahead of the latest experiential innovations and trends in the industry.
Required Experience & Education:
- High school diploma or higher
- 5 or more years of professional meeting and event planning experience, preferably in a corporate setting working directly with meeting clients as the lead planner.
- Experience in vendor sourcing, negotiating, and contracting.
- Technical expertise in audiovisual, catering, transportation, hotel housing and key meeting logistics.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, well-executed events.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm, think clearly, and make sound decisions during rapidly shifting priorities.
- Able to establish relationships at various levels of organization, including senior leadership.
- Ability to travel onsite (up to 20%). Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed).
- Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Prior experience with event management registration systems (preferably Cvent) or other web-based registration management systems.
- May require standing for long periods, walking great distances and ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 lbs.
Preferred Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Active involvement in industry association(s)
Salary range: $70,800 - $106,200 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)
About Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O’Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for the development and execution of internal and external meetings and events that support the Land O’Lakes, Inc. enterprise. This position demands understanding and experience of event planning principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards while working in a high-volume position with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. This person will be tasked with the management of planning and executing in-person meetings ranging from 50-300 people. The event manager will work in a team environment as part of the Land O’Lakes enterprise meeting and events team, while working closely with meeting stakeholders and other internal partners across the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of assigned meetings and events.
- Manage all event logistics including project plans, creative experience design, budgets, registration, hotel/venue management, transportation, gifting, and all other logistics.
- Develop creative event concepts and agendas aligned with business priorities.
- Build and foster internal and external partner trust by initiating and nurturing strong partnerships.
- Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle.
- Manage DMC and outside vendors, including audio visual, production, entertainment, transportation, gifting and design.
- Stay ahead of the latest experiential innovations and trends in the industry.
Required Experience & Education:
- High school diploma or higher
- 5 or more years of professional meeting and event planning experience, preferably in a corporate setting working directly with meeting clients as the lead planner.
- Experience in vendor sourcing, negotiating, and contracting.
- Technical expertise in audiovisual, catering, transportation, hotel housing and key meeting logistics.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, well-executed events.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm, think clearly, and make sound decisions during rapidly shifting priorities.
- Able to establish relationships at various levels of organization, including senior leadership.
- Ability to travel onsite (up to 20%). Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed).
- Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Prior experience with event management registration systems (preferably Cvent) or other web-based registration management systems.
- May require standing for long periods, walking great distances and ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 lbs.
Preferred Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Active involvement in industry association(s)
Salary range: $70,800 - $106,200 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)
About Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O’Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
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Which companies sponsor visas for events professionals in Minnesota?
Large hospitality and entertainment operators are among the most active sponsors. The Minnesota Vikings, Target Corporation's events division, Aramark (which manages venue food and event services), and major hotel groups like Marriott and Hilton in Minneapolis have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for events-related roles. Convention and conference management firms contracting with the Minneapolis Convention Center and Saint Paul RiverCentre also sponsor qualified international candidates.
What visa types are most common for events roles in Minnesota?
The H-1B is the most common visa for events roles that require a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as event management, marketing, or hospitality administration. O-1 visas can apply to individuals with demonstrated extraordinary achievement in production or live events. Some roles in nonprofit arts organizations may qualify under specific cultural exchange programs. Eligibility depends on the specific job duties and the employer's willingness to file.
How to find events visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate lists events visa sponsorship jobs filtered specifically to Minnesota, so you can browse roles at Twin Cities venues, convention centers, and entertainment companies without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. Searching by role type within the events category on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to employers with an established history of sponsoring international candidates in Minnesota.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most events sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and Saint Paul account for the large majority of events sponsorship jobs in Minnesota. Minneapolis hosts the most activity, driven by its concentration of sports venues, convention facilities, corporate headquarters, and a growing live entertainment industry. Saint Paul adds volume through the Xcel Energy Center and the RiverCentre complex. Smaller markets like Rochester occasionally post events roles tied to the Mayo Clinic conference and medical education calendar.
Are there state-specific considerations for international events professionals in Minnesota?
Minnesota's events industry is notably driven by year-round corporate conference activity and a strong nonprofit arts sector, meaning demand extends beyond seasonal peaks. University programs at the University of Minnesota and Normandale Community College produce local talent, so international candidates benefit from highlighting specialized skills in large-scale production, international conference management, or bilingual event services that distinguish them in a competitive applicant pool.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored events jobs in Minnesota?
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.
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