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Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams. With rotation through key operational areas such as Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee management. You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.
PERKS YOU’LL GET
- Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
- Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
- Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
- Contribute up to $260 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
- Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
- Valid driver’s license
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
- This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
- One year of experience providing high quality customer service preferred
The annual starting salary for this position is $62,353 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
WHO WE ARE
Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.
LOCATION
Albany New York United States of America
INTRODUCTION
Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams. With rotation through key operational areas such as Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee management. You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.
PERKS YOU’LL GET
- Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
- Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
- Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
- Contribute up to $260 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
- Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Recent graduate with bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
- Valid driver’s license
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level
- This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
- One year of experience providing high quality customer service preferred
The annual starting salary for this position is $62,353 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
WHO WE ARE
Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.
LOCATION
Albany New York United States of America
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Match your degree to the role
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum education requirement for the Trainee position. Your degree field must align with that requirement, so clarify the job's educational basis before applying to avoid a mismatch during the I-140 stage.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Not every company sponsors Trainee roles for green cards. Filter your search to employers who have filed PERM applications for similar titles before, a sign they understand the process and have legal infrastructure to support your sponsorship.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Trainee positions at companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out guesswork and connects you directly to employers whose PERM filings are already on record.
Ask about the PERM audit risk before accepting
Trainee job descriptions that are too broad can trigger a DOL audit, stalling your case for over a year. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the employer's legal team has reviewed the PERM job duties for audit exposure.
Confirm your country's EB-3 priority date
For most nationalities, EB-3 Trainee cases move steadily without a cap backlog. Applicants from India or China face significantly longer waits due to per-country limits, so check the monthly Visa Bulletin to understand your realistic timeline.
Document structured training as work experience
If the Trainee role includes rotational programs or supervised projects, keep records of completed phases and skills gained. USCIS may request evidence of qualifying experience if you later need to support an EB-2 upgrade or a new I-140 petition.
Green Card Trainee: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Trainee roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Trainee positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals when the role requires a bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires an advanced degree or the candidate has credentials that justify the elevated classification. The employer's attorney makes that determination during PERM preparation.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Trainee?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency, has no annual cap at the category level for most nationalities, and carries no lottery risk. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication typically take one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM process involve for a Trainee position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This involves a recruitment campaign, documented results, and a defined minimum job requirement. Once DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can apply for adjustment of status when a visa number becomes available for your priority date and country.
How do I find Trainee jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Most Trainee job postings don't state whether the employer sponsors PERM cases. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for companies with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have already navigated the process and are set up to sponsor again.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. PERM sponsorship can run concurrently with H-1B or other work authorization. Starting early is strategically useful because priority dates are set when the I-140 is approved, not when you file for adjustment. Employers can initiate PERM at any point during your employment, and you remain authorized to work throughout the process on your existing status.