Hospitality Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Hospitality Specialist roles in the U.S. can qualify for H-1B visa or TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, tourism, or a directly related field. Employers in hotels, resorts, and event management regularly file Labor Condition Applications for these roles.
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INTRODUCTION
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Hospitality Specialist focus will be supporting both clients and staff to promote Health and Safety throughout the organization. Hospitality Specialist uphold the organizations commitment by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. Additionally, this position will perform various safety related functions to ensure the safety of the organization and carry out all assigned duties in accordance with operational guidelines and professional code of ethics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Functions in accordance with Operational Guidelines and within his/her professional code of ethics.
- Participates in and contributes to the various staff development activities. Is sensitive and responsible to management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, development of grant applications, etc.
- Participates in all required meetings. Actively and regularly participates in ongoing reflective practice and awareness regarding one’s own professional self-regulation of emotions and behaviors before, during and after their assigned shift and impact on the environment.
- Regularly participates in evaluation of self and assigned staff according to Brightli Operational Guidelines.
- Participates in and utilizes best practices including, but not limited to, trauma informed care and crisis intervention.
- Upholds and supports commitment to belonging by actively demonstrating appropriate cultural awareness, respect, and sensitivity to all.
- Performs other special functions, from time to time, as may be outlined and attached hereto.
- Contributes to ensuring optimal level of customer service and care.
- Participates as an active member of the treatment team by facilitating initial and ongoing interactions that will ensure treatment facilities are a haven for therapeutic transformation.
- Greets all promptly, pleasantly and with courtesy.
- Provides clients and visitors with assistance, direction and information.
- Manage communication with clients and helps to ensure a safe working environment for all staff, clients and visitors.
- Continually assesses and positively supports staff, client and visitors’ perception of safety, sense of significance, and feeling of being respected and connection to others.
- Assists in resolving client issues/complaints.
- Build positive relationships with staff and clients through open and interactive communication.
- Arrives to job site prepared to actively participate in all required duties and responsibilities and meetings which include, but are not limited to shift change and staff meetings.
- Conduct ongoing threat assessment and enforce safety measures.
- Responds and intervenes, as necessary to any unsafe acts or processes that may create an unsafe environment for clients’ therapeutic transformation and/or for staff work conditions.
- When necessary and appropriate, implements crisis prevention and management techniques with clients through the use of authorized de-escalation techniques and with the purpose of returning the client to a calm, rational state.
- Serves as a role model to all staff, clients and visitors by modeling positive verbal and non-verbal behavior at all times and encouraging an environment that promotes hope, motivation and resilient transformation.
- Initiates proactive responses to assigned duties and responsibilities, with minimal supervision.
- Exhibits willingness to accept constructive feedback and implement recommended changes.
- Available to be on-call, work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Facilities Leadership Team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Customer service-oriented and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively before groups of residents, clients, employees of the organization, family members and other contacts in the community.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone and personal contacts.
- Ability to follow directions and accept supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
Years of Experience
- Preferred experience with well-rounded populations across the lifespan and cultural awareness
- Crisis intervention experience is strongly preferred
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$20.05-$28.10
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Hospitality Specialist
Frame your degree as specialty occupation evidence
H-1B eligibility hinges on proving your role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Document how your hospitality management or tourism degree directly applies to your job duties, since generalist roles are the most common H-1B denial trigger for hospitality candidates.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run your job title and work city through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know the floor your offer must meet for DOL certification.
Target hotel groups with dedicated HR immigration teams
Large hotel management companies and resort chains maintain in-house immigration processes and file LCAs regularly, making sponsorship faster and less likely to stall. Focus your search on properties with more than 200 rooms or brands operating across multiple states, using Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Check TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Hospitality management roles can qualify under the TN visa category if the position requires a bachelor's degree. TN status is granted at the port of entry for Canadians and skips the annual cap entirely, which makes it a faster alternative to H-1B for eligible candidates.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your hospitality degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before employers ask. Many hospitality employers won't initiate sponsorship paperwork until they can confirm your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
Clarify who files and pays before signing an offer letter
USCIS requires employers to cover H-1B filing fees, but some hospitality employers mistakenly pass costs to candidates. Confirm in writing that your employer will file Form I-129 and cover required government fees before you accept, since deducting certain fees from your wages violates LCA compliance rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hospitality Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field like hospitality management, event management, or tourism. Roles framed as general customer service or operations often fail this test. Positions tied to complex event coordination, revenue management, or multi-property oversight are stronger candidates because the degree requirement is easier to establish.
Which visas are realistic for international Hospitality Specialists in the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path for degree-holding hospitality professionals, though it's subject to an annual cap and selection process. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN visa status if the role qualifies under the USMCA profession list. J-1 visa trainee or intern categories are also used in hospitality through designated sponsor organizations, though those are temporary and program-specific. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring.
Do hospitality employers typically cover H-1B filing fees?
USCIS rules require employers to pay the base H-1B filing fees and prohibit passing those costs to workers in ways that would reduce their wages below the LCA-certified prevailing wage. Some employers also cover premium processing, which can shorten adjudication significantly. Always confirm fee responsibility in writing before signing an offer, since compliance is on the employer and violations can affect your status.
What degree do I need to qualify for a sponsored Hospitality Specialist role?
A bachelor's degree in hospitality management, hotel administration, tourism management, or a closely related field is the standard requirement for H-1B specialty occupation status. Degrees in business or marketing may qualify if the specific hospitality duties are clearly documented, but mismatched degrees are a leading cause of Requests for Evidence from USCIS. Check O*NET for the occupational education requirements tied to the specific role before applying.
Is PERM labor certification required for a Hospitality Specialist green card?
For most EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card paths, yes, the employer must complete PERM labor certification through DOL, which requires demonstrating that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Hospitality is a competitive labor market, so PERM audits are possible. The process typically takes one to two years before the priority date is even established, so starting early matters significantly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Hospitality Specialist 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.