Event Planner Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Event planners coordinate conferences, corporate meetings, and special events requiring specialized organizational skills. H-1B sponsorship is available for positions requiring a bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing, or communications. Companies like hotels, convention centers, and corporations sponsor event planning roles when demonstrating the need for specialized event management expertise. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
What Drives Success
The Event Planner will work effectively with Business Unit Leadership, Marketing, and Sales to execute numerous customer and employee events and incentive trips throughout the year. This includes the North American Sales meeting, three large customer conferences (Lennox LIVE), three high-end incentive trips (Dave Lennox Awards, Circle of Excellence, and Master Council), several large customer incentive trips, and several other smaller internal employee meetings.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Program Owner:
- Delivers outstanding experiences on Lennox programs, while ensuring alignment between company and customer goals and objectives.
- Builds strong relationships within the marketing and sales teams and other key cross-functional teams.
Strategy:
- Participates in strategic planning process for key meetings and conferences to include identifying key stakeholders, facilitating meetings, enabling strategic direction that meet company's objectives and aligning team members.
- Regularly interacts with senior management and/or major customers. Interactions include negotiating or influencing customers and/or senior level leaders in matters of significance to the organization.
- Oversees event/meeting content design along with the logistical infrastructure of the event to ensure participation is aligned with business objectives.
- Executes a strategy that delivers on three key measures: outstanding customer experience, within allocated budget, on time.
Execution:
- Assists with the logistical efforts and details for the execution of meetings, conferences and incentive travel, including, requests for proposals (RFPs), on-site inspections site recommendations, contract negotiation, registration, housing, meeting room arrangements, hotel specifications, vendor management, food and beverage requirements, audiovisual requirement, transportation, and budget management.
- Set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on every project.
- Create customized registration websites & electronic communication.
- Oversee post evaluation of meetings and provides analysis to key leadership and staff for decision support towards future programmatic improvements.
What We Are Looking For
- Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-3 years experience preferred.
- Requires travel, up to 30% (including weekend travel).
- Experience with Cvent preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Proven ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
- Strong orientation to detail and accuracy; the ability to multitask and prioritize activities.
What We Offer
Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $60,000 - $78,750 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance. Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special.
Come, stay, and grow with us!
Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Who We Are
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
What Drives Success
The Event Planner will work effectively with Business Unit Leadership, Marketing, and Sales to execute numerous customer and employee events and incentive trips throughout the year. This includes the North American Sales meeting, three large customer conferences (Lennox LIVE), three high-end incentive trips (Dave Lennox Awards, Circle of Excellence, and Master Council), several large customer incentive trips, and several other smaller internal employee meetings.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Program Owner:
- Delivers outstanding experiences on Lennox programs, while ensuring alignment between company and customer goals and objectives.
- Builds strong relationships within the marketing and sales teams and other key cross-functional teams.
Strategy:
- Participates in strategic planning process for key meetings and conferences to include identifying key stakeholders, facilitating meetings, enabling strategic direction that meet company's objectives and aligning team members.
- Regularly interacts with senior management and/or major customers. Interactions include negotiating or influencing customers and/or senior level leaders in matters of significance to the organization.
- Oversees event/meeting content design along with the logistical infrastructure of the event to ensure participation is aligned with business objectives.
- Executes a strategy that delivers on three key measures: outstanding customer experience, within allocated budget, on time.
Execution:
- Assists with the logistical efforts and details for the execution of meetings, conferences and incentive travel, including, requests for proposals (RFPs), on-site inspections site recommendations, contract negotiation, registration, housing, meeting room arrangements, hotel specifications, vendor management, food and beverage requirements, audiovisual requirement, transportation, and budget management.
- Set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on every project.
- Create customized registration websites & electronic communication.
- Oversee post evaluation of meetings and provides analysis to key leadership and staff for decision support towards future programmatic improvements.
What We Are Looking For
- Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-3 years experience preferred.
- Requires travel, up to 30% (including weekend travel).
- Experience with Cvent preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
- Proven ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
- Strong orientation to detail and accuracy; the ability to multitask and prioritize activities.
What We Offer
Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $60,000 - $78,750 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance. Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special.
Come, stay, and grow with us!
Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Event Planner
Target corporate event planning roles
Large corporations, hotels, and convention centers are more likely to sponsor event planners than small agencies. Focus on companies with established HR departments and visa sponsorship experience.
Emphasize specialized event management skills
Highlight expertise in large-scale corporate events, international conferences, or technical trade shows. Specialized knowledge strengthens the case for why the role requires your specific skills.
Consider hospitality management positions
Hotel chains and resort companies regularly sponsor event coordinators and meeting planners. These roles often have clearer degree requirements and established sponsorship practices within the hospitality industry.
Document your event planning education
A bachelor's degree in hospitality management, marketing, communications, or business administration supports H-1B eligibility. Specialized event planning certifications can supplement but not replace the degree requirement.
Research company event volumes
Companies that host multiple large events annually are better sponsorship candidates. Review corporate websites and press releases to identify organizations with substantial event planning needs requiring specialized coordination.
Apply early in the fiscal year
Event planning positions often align with corporate budget cycles. Applying in October through February increases chances of securing sponsorship before H-1B registration deadlines and budget constraints.
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Do event planners qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, event planners can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, marketing, communications, or related field. The role must involve specialized knowledge like managing complex corporate events, international conferences, or technical trade shows. Employers must demonstrate why the position specifically requires degreed expertise rather than general event coordination skills.
What degree do I need for event planner H-1B sponsorship?
Event planning H-1B positions typically require a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, marketing, communications, business administration, or public relations. The key is showing how your specific degree relates to the specialized event planning requirements. Some positions accept related fields like tourism management or international business if the role involves corresponding specialized functions.
Which companies sponsor event planners for work visas?
Hotels, convention centers, large corporations, and event management companies sponsor event planners. Major hotel chains like Marriott and Hilton regularly sponsor meeting planners. Technology companies, pharmaceutical firms, and financial institutions sponsor corporate event coordinators. Convention centers in major cities also sponsor specialized event management positions requiring specific expertise.
What's the H-1B approval rate for event planning positions?
Event planning H-1B approval rates vary significantly based on how well the position is documented as requiring specialized skills. Roles at established companies with clear degree requirements and specialized event management responsibilities have higher approval rates. Generic event coordination positions without demonstrated specialty occupation requirements face more scrutiny from USCIS adjudicators.
Can event planners get sponsored without hospitality experience?
Yes, event planners can get sponsored without direct hospitality experience if they have relevant skills in project management, marketing coordination, or corporate communications. The key is demonstrating how your background translates to specialized event planning requirements. Some companies value diverse experience in logistics, vendor management, or client relations for complex corporate event coordination roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Event Planner 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.
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