Activities Coordinator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Activities Coordinator roles at senior living communities, resorts, and recreation programs can qualify for H-1B visa or TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Employers in this space file Labor Condition Applications with DOL, and sponsorship timelines typically run several months from offer to approval.
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At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
Activities & Volunteer Coordinator – Lead Resident Engagement & Create Meaningful Connections
At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion quality of life for seniors. As Activities & Volunteer Coordinator, you'll lead resident engagement, volunteer services, concierge operations, and customer experience programs—creating connection, purpose, and well-being that drive resident and family satisfaction.
What You'll Do:
- Plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered engagement programs and events
- Oversee activities, entertainment, and wellness programming across all neighborhoods, including memory care
- Supervise team members, volunteers, and concierge staff
- Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers; build community partnerships
- Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement metrics to improve programming
- Manage engagement documentation, calendars, reporting, and technology platforms
- Lead concierge operations, delivering exceptional experiences for residents, families, and visitors
- Support budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and operational planning
- Partner with Sales and Resident Care on move-ins and ongoing engagement
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and Sunrise quality standards
What You'll Bring:
- 2+ years leadership/supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills
- Experience with volunteer/engagement technology and reporting preferred
- Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for creating meaningful resident experiences
- Valid driver's license, if required
Pay Range:
19.45 - 24.35
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
Activities & Volunteer Coordinator – Lead Resident Engagement & Create Meaningful Connections
At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion quality of life for seniors. As Activities & Volunteer Coordinator, you'll lead resident engagement, volunteer services, concierge operations, and customer experience programs—creating connection, purpose, and well-being that drive resident and family satisfaction.
What You'll Do:
- Plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered engagement programs and events
- Oversee activities, entertainment, and wellness programming across all neighborhoods, including memory care
- Supervise team members, volunteers, and concierge staff
- Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers; build community partnerships
- Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement metrics to improve programming
- Manage engagement documentation, calendars, reporting, and technology platforms
- Lead concierge operations, delivering exceptional experiences for residents, families, and visitors
- Support budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and operational planning
- Partner with Sales and Resident Care on move-ins and ongoing engagement
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and Sunrise quality standards
What You'll Bring:
- 2+ years leadership/supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills
- Experience with volunteer/engagement technology and reporting preferred
- Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for creating meaningful resident experiences
- Valid driver's license, if required
Pay Range:
19.45 - 24.35
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Activities Coordinator
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B sponsorship requires a specialty occupation, meaning your degree must directly relate to activities coordination. Degrees in recreational therapy, kinesiology, or social work typically satisfy this. A general business degree often doesn't, so confirm the fit before applying.
Target employers in therapeutic recreation settings
Skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation centers are more likely to frame Activities Coordinator roles as requiring specialized degrees, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS needs to approve an H-1B petition. Leisure or resort properties often don't.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed Labor Condition Application filing history for activities and recreation roles. This cuts out organizations that use 'open to sponsorship' language in postings but have no actual filing track record with DOL.
Get your CTRS credential before filing begins
The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist credential from NCTRC strengthens your specialty occupation case considerably. USCIS looks for professional certifications as evidence the role requires specialized knowledge, and many healthcare employers expect it regardless of visa sponsorship.
Ask HR about the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS. That two-step process adds weeks before your start date, so confirm HR has done this before or has immigration counsel ready.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your location
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for activities coordinator positions in your city before negotiations, so you know the floor the employer is legally obligated to meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Activities Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines and documents the role. If the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, therapeutic recreation, or a closely related field, it can qualify. Roles described as requiring any bachelor's degree or no degree at all won't meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Healthcare and rehabilitation settings tend to have the strongest cases.
Which visa types realistically cover Activities Coordinator sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. TN visa is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a listed USMCA profession, though Activities Coordinator isn't a standard TN category. J-1 visa is possible through a designated exchange visitor sponsor for training programs. Each option has different employer filing requirements and timelines.
Do Activities Coordinator employers typically sponsor visas?
Sponsorship is uncommon in leisure and resort settings but more frequent in skilled nursing facilities, hospital recreation departments, and pediatric care centers where therapeutic credentials are required. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to find organizations with an actual H-1B or LCA filing history in this occupation rather than relying on job posting language alone.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree in many cases, particularly if supported by a credential evaluation from a recognized organization. The evaluation must confirm that your degree, in combination with any relevant work experience, is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a field directly related to activities coordination or therapeutic recreation.
What documentation should you prepare before asking an employer to sponsor you?
Gather your academic transcripts, any professional certifications such as CTRS, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. You should also be ready to provide a detailed job description that maps your duties to your degree field, since USCIS will scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires specialized knowledge rather than general coordination skills.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Activities Coordinator jobs?
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.