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Customer Marketing Lead roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the defining challenge for candidates at this level.
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Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2026-2027 Marketing and Development internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the team-oriented culture we have established. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an NCAA Division II institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist in the development and implementation of season-long marketing campaigns, game-day promotional activities, game day scriptwriting, organizing presentations and groups, game day contests and entertainment, and managing in-game elements.
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Design and create digital and print marketing collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, posters, co-branded giveaways, flyers, and various types of digital signage, etc.
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Develop and maintain on-campus relationships including faculty/staff, student clubs & organizations, departments, colleges, etc.
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Develop and maintain community relationships including corporate partners, youth and educational organizations, volunteer networks, and other affinity groups.
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Support the department in corporate partnership initiatives by assisting with prospecting and soliciting new sponsors, developing strong professional relationships with partners, creating proposals for potential prospects, and activating contracted assets throughout the season.
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Proactive in researching and coordinating activities and events on campus and in the Daytona Beach Community to increase brand awareness of the athletics program.
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Support the Eagle Landing Student Club coordination, focusing on student engagement, activations and programming, and ensuring a memorable fan experience.
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Support the Michelob Ultra Courtside Club coordination, focusing on group sales, scheduling, and ensuring a memorable fan experience.
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Develop fan relations - You will be responsible for interacting with fans and enhancing the game-day fan experience through game day and grassroots marketing efforts.
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Support ticket sales game day responsibilities, including sales kiosk setup, game day sales, and/or group fan experiences.
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Support administrative responsibilities, including tracking attendance, maintaining fan contact lists, and the ordering and purchasing of marketing materials.
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Manage and coordinate various appearances for the university’s mascot, Ernie the Eagle.
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Assist in managing the student spirit club, Elevation Nation.
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Assist in special events.
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Supports the entire External team with any additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree required.
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“Fans First” mindset.
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Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
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Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
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Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
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Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed aligning with game schedules and special events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
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Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
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Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and/or Canva.
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Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok).
COMPENSATION
- Interns receive a total compensation of $25,200 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
DURATION
10 Months, July to May
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311403. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
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Cover letter
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Full Resume
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Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
INTRODUCTION
Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2026-2027 Marketing and Development internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the team-oriented culture we have established. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an NCAA Division II institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Assist in the development and implementation of season-long marketing campaigns, game-day promotional activities, game day scriptwriting, organizing presentations and groups, game day contests and entertainment, and managing in-game elements.
-
Design and create digital and print marketing collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, posters, co-branded giveaways, flyers, and various types of digital signage, etc.
-
Develop and maintain on-campus relationships including faculty/staff, student clubs & organizations, departments, colleges, etc.
-
Develop and maintain community relationships including corporate partners, youth and educational organizations, volunteer networks, and other affinity groups.
-
Support the department in corporate partnership initiatives by assisting with prospecting and soliciting new sponsors, developing strong professional relationships with partners, creating proposals for potential prospects, and activating contracted assets throughout the season.
-
Proactive in researching and coordinating activities and events on campus and in the Daytona Beach Community to increase brand awareness of the athletics program.
-
Support the Eagle Landing Student Club coordination, focusing on student engagement, activations and programming, and ensuring a memorable fan experience.
-
Support the Michelob Ultra Courtside Club coordination, focusing on group sales, scheduling, and ensuring a memorable fan experience.
-
Develop fan relations - You will be responsible for interacting with fans and enhancing the game-day fan experience through game day and grassroots marketing efforts.
-
Support ticket sales game day responsibilities, including sales kiosk setup, game day sales, and/or group fan experiences.
-
Support administrative responsibilities, including tracking attendance, maintaining fan contact lists, and the ordering and purchasing of marketing materials.
-
Manage and coordinate various appearances for the university’s mascot, Ernie the Eagle.
-
Assist in managing the student spirit club, Elevation Nation.
-
Assist in special events.
-
Supports the entire External team with any additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor's degree required.
-
“Fans First” mindset.
-
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
-
Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
-
Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
-
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed aligning with game schedules and special events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
-
Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
-
Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and/or Canva.
-
Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok).
COMPENSATION
- Interns receive a total compensation of $25,200 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
DURATION
10 Months, July to May
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311403. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
-
Cover letter
-
Full Resume
-
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Customer Marketing Lead
Align your portfolio to Trainee program requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires that your training objective be tied to skills not available in your home country. Document specific customer marketing competencies you plan to develop in the U.S. so your designated sponsor can build a compliant training plan.
Target host employers with established exchange visitor workflows
Companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before already understand the DS-2019 process and the host employer agreement. Prioritize marketing teams at mid-to-large firms with dedicated HR or immigration support over early-stage startups with no prior J-1 history.
Search verified roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Customer Marketing Lead positions at U.S. employers already open to exchange visitor arrangements. Filtering by role type helps you reach hiring managers who won't need a cold introduction to the J-1 host employer model.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before changing to certain other visa categories. Confirm whether your specific country and program category trigger this requirement before accepting a host employer offer.
Get your training plan approved before signing an offer
The designated sponsor, not your host employer, approves and signs the DS-2019 and the formal training plan. Negotiate your start date with enough lead time for the sponsor review cycle, which typically runs several weeks after the host employer agreement is executed.
Validate your wage against OFLC Wage Search benchmarks
Your host employer must pay you a wage consistent with similarly situated U.S. workers in the same occupation and location. Cross-check the offered compensation against OFLC Wage Search data for marketing management roles before your training plan is submitted to the designated sponsor.
Customer Marketing Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Customer Marketing Lead role?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current students or recent graduates pursuing hands-on marketing experience typically fall under the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who have already completed a degree and have at least one year of related work experience outside the U.S. are generally placed in the J-1 Trainee category, which is the more common fit for a Customer Marketing Lead position.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if a company hires me as a Customer Marketing Lead?
The hiring company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors your program compliance throughout your exchange. The host employer and the designated sponsor are separate entities with distinct legal responsibilities.
How do I find Customer Marketing Lead roles where the host employer already understands J-1 requirements?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Customer Marketing Lead positions at U.S. employers who are familiar with exchange visitor arrangements, which saves significant time compared to approaching companies that have never hosted a J-1 participant. Reaching employers with existing J-1 host agreements dramatically shortens the onboarding process with the designated sponsor.
What does the J-1 training plan require for a marketing role at this level?
The training plan must detail specific skills and objectives that cannot be obtained in your home country, structured in phases with measurable outcomes. For a Customer Marketing Lead, this typically means documenting U.S.-specific competencies such as lifecycle marketing tools, customer segmentation methodologies, or multi-channel campaign management practices used in American enterprise environments. The designated sponsor reviews and must approve this plan before issuing your DS-2019.
Can I transition from J-1 status to a long-term work visa after my Customer Marketing Lead placement ends?
Possibly, but the two-year home-country physical presence requirement can block a direct transition to H-1B visa or other employer-sponsored categories for some J-1 holders. Whether this requirement applies to you depends on your country of nationality, the funding source of your exchange program, and your specific J-1 category. Confirm your waiver eligibility with USCIS and your designated sponsor before planning any post-program status change.