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Marketing and Events Coordinators can secure H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers in hospitality, tech, and corporate events are among the most active sponsors for this position. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Athletics Marketing, Ticketing, and Special Events Coordinator. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics and is responsible for overseeing 5-10 student employee positions.
Responsibilities: The Athletics Marketing, Ticketing, and Special Events Coordinator leads the creation of design concepts and recommendations for advertising, marketing materials, and promotional pieces across all sports programs, while managing gameday ticketing operations department-wide. This position will also integrate marketing and ticketing campaigns and ensures corporate sponsor activations and mentions are properly executed through oversight of game script production. Additionally, this position supports the marketing and promotion of Mountaineer Athletic Association (MAA) corporate partners and members by coordinating recognition opportunities, benefits fulfillment, and branded activations at athletic events, and by developing and distributing promotional content across digital platforms, social media, in-venue signage, and print materials.
As Special Events Coordinator, this individual plans and executes department-hosted special events such as the Crab Feed, Hall of Fame, and golf tournaments. Responsibilities include scheduling event staff, organizing event logistics, developing marketing and promotional materials, and assisting with the receipt and organization of auction items.
In the area of home game-day management, this position coordinates all game-day marketing and promotions, including scheduling work-study students and volunteers for promotional activities such as halftime events. The role collaborates with the Director of Athletics and the MAA to engage, communicate with, and steward corporate sponsors, partners, and members, while assisting with outreach to prospective new partners. This includes coordinating MAA partner and member recognition at home events—arranging on-site promotions, hospitality opportunities, PA announcements, and branding in line with partnership agreements—as well as overseeing social media content for all sports and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of MAA contractual benefits to ensure timely fulfillment of marketing deliverables. This position operates autonomously and in full compliance with Western, RMAC, and NCAA regulations.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 1-2 years of experience in marketing or sales promotion; website management; promoting cultural competency and/or diversity; social media and MS Office products, 1-2 years of experience delegating to and managing a project team, creative, project management and interpersonal skills, exemplary customer service skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of customers, colleagues and vendors, ability to support significant evening and weekend work and good knowledge of: marketing principles, organizational skills, staffing, annual revenue and customer growth.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, a degree in marketing, communications or related field, prior experience in a university marketing, promotions and/or ticketing office, prior experience in athletic marketing/promotions and large event management, prior experience with third party ticketing vendors and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Compensation: $50,300-53,000. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Deputy Director of Athletics, Greg Hinze, resume, and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at ghinze@western.edu.
Application deadline is August 5th, 2026.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.
About us
At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers.
Position Summary:
Job Description:
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Athletics Marketing, Ticketing, and Special Events Coordinator. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics and is responsible for overseeing 5-10 student employee positions.
Responsibilities: The Athletics Marketing, Ticketing, and Special Events Coordinator leads the creation of design concepts and recommendations for advertising, marketing materials, and promotional pieces across all sports programs, while managing gameday ticketing operations department-wide. This position will also integrate marketing and ticketing campaigns and ensures corporate sponsor activations and mentions are properly executed through oversight of game script production. Additionally, this position supports the marketing and promotion of Mountaineer Athletic Association (MAA) corporate partners and members by coordinating recognition opportunities, benefits fulfillment, and branded activations at athletic events, and by developing and distributing promotional content across digital platforms, social media, in-venue signage, and print materials.
As Special Events Coordinator, this individual plans and executes department-hosted special events such as the Crab Feed, Hall of Fame, and golf tournaments. Responsibilities include scheduling event staff, organizing event logistics, developing marketing and promotional materials, and assisting with the receipt and organization of auction items.
In the area of home game-day management, this position coordinates all game-day marketing and promotions, including scheduling work-study students and volunteers for promotional activities such as halftime events. The role collaborates with the Director of Athletics and the MAA to engage, communicate with, and steward corporate sponsors, partners, and members, while assisting with outreach to prospective new partners. This includes coordinating MAA partner and member recognition at home events—arranging on-site promotions, hospitality opportunities, PA announcements, and branding in line with partnership agreements—as well as overseeing social media content for all sports and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of MAA contractual benefits to ensure timely fulfillment of marketing deliverables. This position operates autonomously and in full compliance with Western, RMAC, and NCAA regulations.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 1-2 years of experience in marketing or sales promotion; website management; promoting cultural competency and/or diversity; social media and MS Office products, 1-2 years of experience delegating to and managing a project team, creative, project management and interpersonal skills, exemplary customer service skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of customers, colleagues and vendors, ability to support significant evening and weekend work and good knowledge of: marketing principles, organizational skills, staffing, annual revenue and customer growth.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, a degree in marketing, communications or related field, prior experience in a university marketing, promotions and/or ticketing office, prior experience in athletic marketing/promotions and large event management, prior experience with third party ticketing vendors and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Compensation: $50,300-53,000. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Deputy Director of Athletics, Greg Hinze, resume, and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at ghinze@western.edu.
Application deadline is August 5th, 2026.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.
About us
At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers.
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Frame your degree as a specialty occupation qualifier
USCIS requires your role to demand a specific bachelor's degree. Emphasize how your marketing or communications degree directly applies to campaign strategy, brand management, or event logistics, not just general coordination tasks.
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large hospitality groups, tech companies, and professional event firms sponsor this role more consistently than small agencies. Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-application.
Lead with measurable results in your application materials
Sponsoring employers take on legal and financial risk. Applications that quantify event attendance growth, campaign ROI, or budget managed demonstrate the specialized value that justifies a visa petition over hiring a local candidate.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before accepting offers
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, discuss cap-exempt employers or O-1 visa alternatives with your employer before assuming sponsorship is straightforward.
Prepare a portfolio that demonstrates strategic, not just logistical, work
USCIS scrutinizes whether coordinator roles truly require a degree. A portfolio showing brand positioning decisions, marketing analytics, or multi-channel campaign management strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the final interview round
Many employers are open to sponsorship but haven't considered it. Raising it after an offer creates friction. Asking during late-stage interviews, once genuine interest is established, gives both sides time to assess feasibility calmly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Marketing and Events Coordinator role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS must classify the role as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like marketing, communications, or event management. Generic coordinator roles where any degree suffices are harder to sponsor. The stronger the connection between your degree and the actual duties, the better the petition holds up under scrutiny.
Which visa types are most realistic for international Marketing and Events Coordinators?
H-1B visa is the most common path, though the annual lottery makes timing uncertain. O-1A is an option if you have documented recognition, awards, press coverage, or leadership in major industry events. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a faster timeline. TN visa status covers Canadians and Mexicans in qualifying management or professional roles. Your best path depends on nationality and career stage.
What degree do employers typically require for visa sponsorship in this role?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality management, or business. Degrees in unrelated fields can work if you have substantial coursework or experience that maps directly to the role's duties. A general arts degree with no clear connection to marketing is harder to defend in an H-1B petition, though not automatically disqualifying depending on how the role is structured.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor a Marketing and Events Coordinator?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point, it filters sponsorship-willing employers specifically, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't consider visa candidates. Beyond that, large hospitality brands, tech companies with in-house event teams, and corporate professional services firms sponsor this role most reliably. Smaller agencies and nonprofits rarely have the legal infrastructure to manage a petition efficiently.
What are the biggest reasons H-1B petitions get denied for this job title?
The most common denial reason is failure to establish specialty occupation, USCIS may argue the role doesn't require a specific degree. This happens when job descriptions use vague language like 'bachelor's preferred' or list duties that any generalist could perform. Denials also occur when the offered wage doesn't meet the prevailing wage level on the Labor Condition Application. A detailed, degree-specific job description and an experienced immigration attorney significantly reduce these risks.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Marketing And Events 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.