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Compliance roles in audit, regulatory affairs, risk management, and financial oversight qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan while your U.S. host employer supervises the actual work.
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The Environmental Compliance/Training Intern will report to the Sr. Manager of North American of Environmental Compliance. This role is designed for a highly motivated, analytical self-starter who is excited to impact the environmental team by inputting data, collaborating on creation of training courses and learn environmental compliance for the retail petroleum industry.
This position will contribute to meaningful, hands-on project work that supports both Real Estate and Environmental strategy. This role offers exposure to cross-functional partners across Environmental Shared Services (Risk, Systems and Support, Projects, Compliance), Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Property Management and Operations, and provides the opportunity to turn data into usable information and presentations into courses.
This position is an in-office role based in the Raleigh office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Environmental team with data input.
- Contribute to the creation of training courses by organizing outdated presentations, recordings, and compliance information into real-world learning modules.
- Work closely with Real Estate Training Intern and Real Estate Training Manager on projects and facilitating trainings.
- Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to Environmental Compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in meetings to gain exposure to how Environmental Compliance and Real Estate contribute the business.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with datasets.
- Knowledge of learning and development principles, lesson plans, presentations.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to bring new life into outdated materials.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Availability to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
- Must be able to work in the Raleigh office; this position is not remote.
Preferred Qualifications
- Major or coursework in Business, Human Resources, Education, or any Environmental field.
- Experience working with SharePoint or other document management tools.
- Exposure to software like Articulate or other learning management tools.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Location: Raleigh, NC
This position is fully in office and based in Raleigh, NC.
Job Summary
The Environmental Compliance/Training Intern will report to the Sr. Manager of North American of Environmental Compliance. This role is designed for a highly motivated, analytical self-starter who is excited to impact the environmental team by inputting data, collaborating on creation of training courses and learn environmental compliance for the retail petroleum industry.
This position will contribute to meaningful, hands-on project work that supports both Real Estate and Environmental strategy. This role offers exposure to cross-functional partners across Environmental Shared Services (Risk, Systems and Support, Projects, Compliance), Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Property Management and Operations, and provides the opportunity to turn data into usable information and presentations into courses.
This position is an in-office role based in the Raleigh office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Environmental team with data input.
- Contribute to the creation of training courses by organizing outdated presentations, recordings, and compliance information into real-world learning modules.
- Work closely with Real Estate Training Intern and Real Estate Training Manager on projects and facilitating trainings.
- Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to Environmental Compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in meetings to gain exposure to how Environmental Compliance and Real Estate contribute the business.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with datasets.
- Knowledge of learning and development principles, lesson plans, presentations.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to bring new life into outdated materials.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Availability to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
- Must be able to work in the Raleigh office; this position is not remote.
Preferred Qualifications
- Major or coursework in Business, Human Resources, Education, or any Environmental field.
- Experience working with SharePoint or other document management tools.
- Exposure to software like Articulate or other learning management tools.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Location: Raleigh, NC
This position is fully in office and based in Raleigh, NC.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Compliance
Document your compliance credential alignment
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your background to the host role. Gather transcripts, professional certifications (CPA, CAMS, CFE), and employer reference letters before approaching any designated sponsor or host employer.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
The Intern category covers current students and recent graduates within 12 months of graduation. The Trainee category fits early-career compliance professionals with at least one year of relevant post-degree experience or five years of work history in the field.
Target host employers with existing compliance infrastructure
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies maintain dedicated compliance departments and are more likely to navigate the DS-2019 training plan process. Smaller firms without legal or HR resources rarely take on J-1 host responsibilities.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned compliance roles
Search Migrate Mate for compliance positions at U.S. employers who have hosted international exchange visitors before. Filtering by sponsorship history narrows your list to organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Compliance traineeships funded by your home government or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your eligibility before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B or green card pathways.
Review your training plan before the host employer signs
The DS-7002 training plan must specify measurable learning objectives tied to compliance skills, not just job duties. Vague plans get rejected by the designated sponsor, so push the host employer to include specific regulatory frameworks, audit methodologies, and supervision schedules.
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Find Compliance JobsCompliance J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits compliance professionals?
Most compliance placements fall under the Trainee category for professionals with a degree plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or five years of field experience without a degree. Current students and recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree use the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category applies based on your background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a compliance role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your compliance employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors your exchange program. Your compliance employer is the host organization and supervises your day-to-day work but does not hold legal sponsor status.
How do I find U.S. compliance employers that will host a J-1 exchange visitor?
Use Migrate Mate to search for compliance roles at employers with a history of hosting international exchange visitors. Host employers in regulated industries such as banking, insurance, and healthcare are generally more comfortable with the DS-7002 training plan process, since their compliance teams already operate within structured regulatory frameworks.
What does the DS-7002 training plan require for a compliance position?
The DS-7002 must outline specific learning objectives, compliance-related skills to be developed, supervision arrangements, and a phase-by-phase schedule. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. For compliance roles, useful specifics include the regulatory frameworks you'll learn (AML, SOX, HIPAA), audit methodologies, and which senior compliance officer will supervise your work each phase.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect compliance J-1 participants?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 exchange program is funded by your home government, if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your home country's government requires your return. Compliance roles themselves don't trigger it automatically, but you need to verify your specific situation before the DS-2019 is issued, since the requirement blocks H-1B and green card applications until fulfilled or waived.
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