Chief Of Staff Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Chief of Staff roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship, but the petition needs careful framing because the title isn't a standard specialty occupation category. Employers sponsoring for this role typically need to demonstrate it requires a degree in business, economics, or a related field and involves strategic planning rather than administrative support. You'll find the most sponsorship opportunities at well-funded startups, private equity portfolio companies, and tech firms where the CoS reports directly to the CEO. Having an MBA or a background in management consulting or investment banking makes the visa case significantly stronger. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to manage all engineering/maintenance operations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston-Andover. This includes maintaining the building, grounds, amenities, equipment, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection.
This is a Full Time position located in Andover, MA.
Work Performed
As Chief Engineer, you are accountable for managing maintenance requests, the maintenance team, managing the budget, maintaining regulatory requirements, and working with the Design & Construction team on capital expenditure projects.
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of Engineering team
- Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required, and establish priorities for total property maintenance needs
- Supervises onsite team, including ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures
- Ensures ongoing communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance
- Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment
- Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems
- Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety
- Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program
- Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
- Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures
- Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings
- Maintains accurate logs and records as required
- Handles guest problems and complaints effectively
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
- Technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major
- 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
- Technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing
AND
- Previous experience in a managerial role overseeing a team, preferably in hospitality
- Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form across departments
- Ability to understand and provide excellent customer service
- Maintain a friendly, courteous demeanor at all times
- Must be responsible and be able to work independently
- Ability to learn applicable systems and follow corporate procedures
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to lift/push up to 75+ lbs
- Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
- Hours required: Full Time 40 hours per week for shifts Morning (AM); Afternoon (PM); Evening; Must be flexible; Weekends/ Holidays
- Proficiency in the English language
COMPENSATION
$52,000 Annually
BENEFITS
- Earned paid time off
- Employer-contribution medical/dental/vision insurance
- Optional life insurance
- Short term/Long term disability
- Optional 401k with employer match
- Employee discounts at participating hotels
- Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
- Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
- Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
- Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies
HOW TO APPLY
Apply HERE. Applications submitted by any other channel will not be considered.
ABOUT LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BOSTON-ANDOVER
La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston-Andover offers comfortable and convenient accommodations just outside of Boston. With modern amenities, spacious rooms, and complimentary breakfast, it's ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s location provides easy access to downtown Boston, as well as nearby attractions like Canobie Lake Park and the Merrimack River. Whether you're visiting for work or play, La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston-Andover ensures a restful stay with friendly service in a relaxed environment.
ABOUT GIRI HOTELS
Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.
We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.
You are right for the team if you are:
- Happy – nice to be around and friendly
- Humble – willing to learn
- Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive
Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.
Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to manage all engineering/maintenance operations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston-Andover. This includes maintaining the building, grounds, amenities, equipment, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection.
This is a Full Time position located in Andover, MA.
Work Performed
As Chief Engineer, you are accountable for managing maintenance requests, the maintenance team, managing the budget, maintaining regulatory requirements, and working with the Design & Construction team on capital expenditure projects.
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of Engineering team
- Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required, and establish priorities for total property maintenance needs
- Supervises onsite team, including ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures
- Ensures ongoing communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance
- Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment
- Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems
- Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety
- Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program
- Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
- Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures
- Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings
- Maintains accurate logs and records as required
- Handles guest problems and complaints effectively
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
- Technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major
- 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
- Technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing
AND
- Previous experience in a managerial role overseeing a team, preferably in hospitality
- Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form across departments
- Ability to understand and provide excellent customer service
- Maintain a friendly, courteous demeanor at all times
- Must be responsible and be able to work independently
- Ability to learn applicable systems and follow corporate procedures
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to lift/push up to 75+ lbs
- Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
- Hours required: Full Time 40 hours per week for shifts Morning (AM); Afternoon (PM); Evening; Must be flexible; Weekends/ Holidays
- Proficiency in the English language
COMPENSATION
$52,000 Annually
BENEFITS
- Earned paid time off
- Employer-contribution medical/dental/vision insurance
- Optional life insurance
- Short term/Long term disability
- Optional 401k with employer match
- Employee discounts at participating hotels
- Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
- Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
- Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
- Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies
HOW TO APPLY
Apply HERE. Applications submitted by any other channel will not be considered.
ABOUT LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BOSTON-ANDOVER
La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston-Andover offers comfortable and convenient accommodations just outside of Boston. With modern amenities, spacious rooms, and complimentary breakfast, it's ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s location provides easy access to downtown Boston, as well as nearby attractions like Canobie Lake Park and the Merrimack River. Whether you're visiting for work or play, La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston-Andover ensures a restful stay with friendly service in a relaxed environment.
ABOUT GIRI HOTELS
Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.
We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.
You are right for the team if you are:
- Happy – nice to be around and friendly
- Humble – willing to learn
- Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive
Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.
Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Target venture-backed startups between Series B and Series D
Startups at this stage are scaling rapidly and often create Chief of Staff roles to help founders manage growing complexity. Companies that have recently raised significant funding have the budget for sponsorship and the operational need for a strategic right hand. Boards and investors actually encourage these hires. Search for CoS openings on startup job boards like Wellfound, Y Combinator's Work at a Startup, and LinkedIn filtered by company funding stage. These employers tend to move fast on hiring decisions, which helps with H-1B timing.
Build a track record in investor relations or board materials
Chiefs of Staff who can prepare board decks, manage investor updates, and coordinate fundraising logistics are extremely valuable to startup CEOs. This skill set is hard to find and easy to document as specialized knowledge in a visa petition. If you're currently in consulting or banking, start building experience with pitch decks, cap table management, and quarterly business reviews. Companies like Carta, Brex, and Stripe have hired CoS candidates specifically for their finance and investor relations expertise, and these are all active H-1B sponsors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should the Chief of Staff role be framed differently for H-1B versus other positions?
The biggest risk with a CoS H-1B visa petition is USCIS viewing it as an executive assistant with a fancy title. Your employer needs to describe the role as a strategic operations position involving business analysis, cross-functional project leadership, and executive decision support. Include specific deliverables like financial modeling, board reporting, M&A due diligence, or operational efficiency initiatives in the job description. Reference the SOC code for management analysts (13-1111) rather than administrative assistants. Immigration attorneys experienced with non-traditional titles know how to structure these petitions, so make sure your employer works with one who has handled CoS cases before.
How to find Chief Of Staff jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Chief Of Staff jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in visa-sponsored positions. Chief Of Staff roles are commonly available at tech startups, scale-ups, and multinational corporations that frequently sponsor H-1B, L-1 visa, or O-1 visas. These positions typically support C-suite executives at companies experiencing rapid growth or international expansion.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Chief Of Staff jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a chief of staff in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool.