J-1 Visa Compliance Associate Jobs
Compliance Associate roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and oversee program compliance, while your host employer manages the day-to-day work. Finding a host willing to support J-1 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LEVITON:
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
Overview:
Department: Supply Chain: e-Commerce
Mentor's Title: Senior Director, e-Commerce
Anticipated Duration: Year-Round
Compensation: Paid
This role offers a significant opportunity to support the development of Leviton’s compliance programs within the Supply Chain organization. You will be responsible for collecting relevant compliance data, analyzing results, and reporting performance metrics aligned to customer requirements. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented, analytical candidate who enjoys working with data and contributing to the continuous improvement of compliance processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company and engage with Leviton’s customers to help strengthen and sustain performance against key compliance metrics.
Responsibilities:
- Manage communications regarding customer compliance requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with suppliers, in partnership with Leviton’s Sourcing team, on compliance topics including RoHS, PFAS, and conflict minerals.
- Support and maintain Leviton’s Conflict Minerals Reporting Template.
- Review and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) to assess compliance status and drive issue resolution.
- Identify additional compliance focus areas and provide recommendations to support continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher, pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI, including the ability to develop queries and build tables to manage and analyze data.
- Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Desired Major: Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Business, Supply Chain, or a related major
WHAT WE OFFER:
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544. The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
HASHTAGS:
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ABOUT LEVITON:
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
Overview:
Department: Supply Chain: e-Commerce
Mentor's Title: Senior Director, e-Commerce
Anticipated Duration: Year-Round
Compensation: Paid
This role offers a significant opportunity to support the development of Leviton’s compliance programs within the Supply Chain organization. You will be responsible for collecting relevant compliance data, analyzing results, and reporting performance metrics aligned to customer requirements. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented, analytical candidate who enjoys working with data and contributing to the continuous improvement of compliance processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company and engage with Leviton’s customers to help strengthen and sustain performance against key compliance metrics.
Responsibilities:
- Manage communications regarding customer compliance requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with suppliers, in partnership with Leviton’s Sourcing team, on compliance topics including RoHS, PFAS, and conflict minerals.
- Support and maintain Leviton’s Conflict Minerals Reporting Template.
- Review and analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) to assess compliance status and drive issue resolution.
- Identify additional compliance focus areas and provide recommendations to support continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher, pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI, including the ability to develop queries and build tables to manage and analyze data.
- Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Desired Major: Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Business, Supply Chain, or a related major
WHAT WE OFFER:
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544. The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
HASHTAGS:
LI-Onsite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Associate
Align your training plan with compliance functions
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your daily tasks to specific compliance skills: regulatory research, audit support, or risk monitoring. Vague plans get rejected. Document each rotation with measurable outcomes before your designated sponsor finalizes the form.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you graduated within the last 12 months, you qualify as a Trainee instead. Applying under the wrong category forces your designated sponsor to restart the DS-2019 process.
Target host employers with existing compliance departments
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies maintain dedicated compliance teams and are accustomed to structured training arrangements. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Compliance Associate roles at employers with demonstrated J-1 hosting history.
Verify whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
If your home country government funded your exchange or your field appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a 2-year residency requirement before switching to an H-1B or green card. Confirm your status before accepting an offer.
Request the host employer's training agreement before signing
Your host employer must co-sign the Training or Internship Placement Plan, known as form DS-7002. Ask for a draft before your offer letter is finalized so any disagreements about scope, duration, or supervision are resolved before your designated sponsor submits paperwork.
Check wage compliance against OFLC standards
J-1 Trainees must receive compensation commensurate with U.S. workers in the same role. Cross-reference your offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search for Compliance Associate positions in your target city before your training plan is countersigned.
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Find Compliance Associate JobsCompliance Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Compliance Associate role?
The J-1 Trainee category is the standard fit for post-degree professionals pursuing a Compliance Associate placement. It covers individuals with a degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience in the field. Current students completing a compliance internship as part of their curriculum may qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead, provided the host employer integrates the placement into their degree program.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a compliance role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 and monitor your program compliance throughout the placement. Your host employer, the company where you perform compliance work, is the host under the J-1 framework. The designated sponsor and the host employer are two separate entities with different legal responsibilities.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Compliance Associate?
Most compliance departments don't advertise J-1 hosting openly, so you need to search for roles where the employer has structured training programs or a history of international hires. Migrate Mate lets you search Compliance Associate positions filtered by employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship, which saves time compared to manually screening general job boards for hosting willingness.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect compliance professionals?
It can. If your home country's government funded any part of your education, if you received graduate medical training in the United States, or if your occupation appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to a 2-year home-country residency requirement after your J-1 ends. This matters if you plan to pursue an H-1B or employer-sponsored green card later, since you can't change status until the requirement is satisfied or waived.
What documents does my host employer need to provide for my J-1 training plan?
Your host employer must complete form DS-7002, the Training or Internship Placement Plan, which breaks your compliance rotation into phases with specific learning objectives, supervision details, and weekly hour commitments. The employer's authorized representative signs the DS-7002, and your designated sponsor reviews it before issuing the DS-2019. Gaps in the training plan, such as undefined supervisors or vague task descriptions, are a common reason designated sponsors delay or reject the application.
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