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House Manager roles sit at the intersection of hospitality, facilities oversight, and staff coordination, making them eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field. Sponsors exist across luxury residential estates, boutique hotels, and private household staffing agencies.
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The College of Creative Arts and Media at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Front of House Manager.
About the Opportunity
This position supports the University Arts Series and all activities of the College of Creative Arts & Media and its guests by providing exceptional customer service to patrons, by ensuring safe and memorable experiences at live events, and by engaging the public in pursuit of the CCAM mission. This position ensures the efficient and effective operation of all front-of-house operations for CCAM venues, including house management and patron experience. This is a 10-month position with a contract period of August 1 – May 31 annually.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
- Wellness programs
House Management
- Serve as lead house manager for major events, including University Arts Series, ensuring safety and overall experience
House Manager supervision
- Supervise and manage all house managers, including student workers and part-time workers
- Schedule house managers to ensure proper event coverage
- Provide adequate training for all house managers covering safety, emergency procedures, customer service, and usher supervision
Supervise Ushers
- Assign responsibilities to ushers for each performance
- Review safety training and ensure ushers are familiar with venue layout
- Ensure appropriate printed or digital program distribution to all patrons
- Identify, mentor and develop led ushers within the larger pool of ushers
- Manage and maintain ticket scanner inventory and ensure proper training of all house managers in proper use and common troubleshooting steps
- Manage patron accessibility needs
Coordinate volunteer ushering program
- Recruit and manage relationships with volunteers
- Track and encourage consistent participation
- Regularly communicate with volunteer pool to seek feedback and develop shared sense of community and ownership
- Working within approved budget, plan and execute volunteer appreciation events
Administer class-credit student ushering program
- In collaboration with associated faculty and academic leadership, maintain and oversee student ushering signup system
- Ensure proper documentation of attendance and reporting of any issues
- Field inquiries from students in relation to event and ushering assignment details
Manage emergency protocol and training
- Manage front-of-house safety procedures, including emergency preparedness, staff/volunteer training and incident reporting
- Serves as backup for Box Office Manager in their absence or as schedule requires
Personnel Management
- May offer regular oversight and supervision of CCAM Box Office staff and provide all necessary support to ensure consistent service for our patrons
- May coordinate staff rotations to meet the needs of the College and adjusts to cover sick leave and emergency staffing issues
Ticket Sales/Box Office Staffing
- Works with Box Office Manager, as needed, to provide additional oversight of Box Office staff serving as backup in the absence of the Box Office Manager or when multiple sites are active simultaneously.
Pay Grade: 16
Hours: Varies according to performance schedule, some evenings and weekends required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to business administration or the arts
- A minimum of two (2) years in the following:
- Customer service, personnel and process management experience in a public-facing environment required
- Staff supervision and mentorship
- Substantial training or experience in the arts
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, high-intensity environment
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and handle intense situations with colleagues, guests, and students
- Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, and management abilities
- Ability to implement standard Front of House and Box Office practices
- Functional knowledge of accounting, cash handling and internal controls
- Firm grasp of functions of a creative arts facility, particularly in an educational setting
- Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with and ability to learn specialized software platforms
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, reach, and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle with either an automatic or standard transmission
- Demonstrated ability to manage both long-term and short-term projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles, practices, and methods of business administration including strategic planning, organizational theory, and personnel principles
- Ability to make financial projections for projects and equipment.
Requirements Valid Driver's License
About WVU
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
: Nov 11, 2026
Posting Classification: Classified
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule
: Full-time
INTRODUCTION
The College of Creative Arts and Media at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Front of House Manager.
About the Opportunity
This position supports the University Arts Series and all activities of the College of Creative Arts & Media and its guests by providing exceptional customer service to patrons, by ensuring safe and memorable experiences at live events, and by engaging the public in pursuit of the CCAM mission. This position ensures the efficient and effective operation of all front-of-house operations for CCAM venues, including house management and patron experience. This is a 10-month position with a contract period of August 1 – May 31 annually.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
- Wellness programs
House Management
- Serve as lead house manager for major events, including University Arts Series, ensuring safety and overall experience
House Manager supervision
- Supervise and manage all house managers, including student workers and part-time workers
- Schedule house managers to ensure proper event coverage
- Provide adequate training for all house managers covering safety, emergency procedures, customer service, and usher supervision
Supervise Ushers
- Assign responsibilities to ushers for each performance
- Review safety training and ensure ushers are familiar with venue layout
- Ensure appropriate printed or digital program distribution to all patrons
- Identify, mentor and develop led ushers within the larger pool of ushers
- Manage and maintain ticket scanner inventory and ensure proper training of all house managers in proper use and common troubleshooting steps
- Manage patron accessibility needs
Coordinate volunteer ushering program
- Recruit and manage relationships with volunteers
- Track and encourage consistent participation
- Regularly communicate with volunteer pool to seek feedback and develop shared sense of community and ownership
- Working within approved budget, plan and execute volunteer appreciation events
Administer class-credit student ushering program
- In collaboration with associated faculty and academic leadership, maintain and oversee student ushering signup system
- Ensure proper documentation of attendance and reporting of any issues
- Field inquiries from students in relation to event and ushering assignment details
Manage emergency protocol and training
- Manage front-of-house safety procedures, including emergency preparedness, staff/volunteer training and incident reporting
- Serves as backup for Box Office Manager in their absence or as schedule requires
Personnel Management
- May offer regular oversight and supervision of CCAM Box Office staff and provide all necessary support to ensure consistent service for our patrons
- May coordinate staff rotations to meet the needs of the College and adjusts to cover sick leave and emergency staffing issues
Ticket Sales/Box Office Staffing
- Works with Box Office Manager, as needed, to provide additional oversight of Box Office staff serving as backup in the absence of the Box Office Manager or when multiple sites are active simultaneously.
Pay Grade: 16
Hours: Varies according to performance schedule, some evenings and weekends required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to business administration or the arts
- A minimum of two (2) years in the following:
- Customer service, personnel and process management experience in a public-facing environment required
- Staff supervision and mentorship
- Substantial training or experience in the arts
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, high-intensity environment
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and handle intense situations with colleagues, guests, and students
- Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, and management abilities
- Ability to implement standard Front of House and Box Office practices
- Functional knowledge of accounting, cash handling and internal controls
- Firm grasp of functions of a creative arts facility, particularly in an educational setting
- Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with and ability to learn specialized software platforms
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, reach, and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle with either an automatic or standard transmission
- Demonstrated ability to manage both long-term and short-term projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles, practices, and methods of business administration including strategic planning, organizational theory, and personnel principles
- Ability to make financial projections for projects and equipment.
Requirements Valid Driver's License
About WVU
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
: Nov 11, 2026
Posting Classification: Classified
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule
: Full-time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a House Manager
Document your specialty occupation case early
House Manager roles face H-1B specialty occupation scrutiny because the position can skew generalist. Build a file showing your employer's formal degree requirement for the role, plus your own qualifying credential in hospitality management or a related field.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for House Manager or related hospitality roles, so you're approaching organizations that understand the sponsorship process rather than educating them from scratch.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage certified on the LCA. Look up the wage level for your specific location using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you can confirm any offer clears the legal floor.
Align your resume to O*NET task descriptions
USCIS adjudicators reference O*NET when evaluating specialty occupation petitions. Cross-reference your resume against the O*NET profile for House Managers to ensure your listed duties mirror recognized professional tasks, not general household logistics.
Clarify PERM labor certification timelines with private households
Private estate employers new to sponsorship often don't realize a green card pathway requires PERM labor certification, which can take 12 to 18 months. Raise the green card question during offer negotiations so both parties plan the timeline realistically.
Prepare for I-129 requests for evidence on this role
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence for House Manager petitions, challenging whether the role truly requires a specialty degree. Have your employer prepare a detailed job duties letter and organizational chart showing the professional context of the position before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a House Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS treats House Manager as a borderline specialty occupation because the duties can appear managerial rather than technically specialized. The employer must demonstrate that the role specifically requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a directly related field, and that a generalist background is insufficient for the position.
What visa types realistically cover House Manager sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for salaried House Manager roles at hotels, resorts, or large institutional employers. For seasonal or temporary positions at private estates, H-2B visa may apply if the employer can demonstrate a temporary non-agricultural need. TN visa does not cover House Manager roles, as the position is not on the USMCA profession list. J-1 visa is possible through a designated exchange program sponsor in a hospitality trainee category.
How do I find employers who sponsor House Manager visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship filing history for hospitality and house management roles, searchable by location and role type. This lets you focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the process, rather than approaching employers who have never sponsored a work visa.
Do I need a degree to get sponsored as a House Manager?
For H-1B sponsorship specifically, yes. The specialty occupation requirement means the employer must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as hospitality management or business administration. If your degree is in an adjacent field, you'll need to demonstrate how it directly relates to the House Manager duties in your specific role. Equivalent work experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement under H-1B rules.
What happens to my H-1B status if the household or employer dissolves the role?
If your sponsoring employer terminates your position, you enter a grace period of up to 60 days, during which you can seek a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. Because House Manager roles are often tied to a specific household or property, you should line up alternative sponsoring employers before that window closes. USCIS allows you to start work with the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored House Manager 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.