J-1 Visa Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs
Environmental Compliance Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist category, connecting experienced professionals with host employers in environmental consulting, manufacturing, and government contracting. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and monitors your training plan throughout the placement.
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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- Contribute to the creation of training courses by organizing outdated presentations, recordings, and compliance information into real-world learning modules.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 as an Environmental Compliance Manager
Align your credentials with EPA regulatory frameworks
Gather documentation of your experience with environmental impact assessments, permit compliance, and waste management regulations before applying. U.S. host employers expect familiarity with Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act compliance structures, so framing your credentials against those specific frameworks strengthens your training plan.
Target host employers with existing compliance infrastructure
Focus on environmental consulting firms, chemical manufacturers, and municipal utilities that already have dedicated EHS departments. These organizations have structured training environments that satisfy the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program's requirement for a formal, supervised training plan.
Search J-1-aligned roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Compliance Manager positions by employers with J-1 hosting history. Searching by role and company type narrows your list to host organizations already familiar with DS-2019 requirements and training plan documentation.
Verify whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Environmental Compliance Manager positions funded by a government agency or requiring skills in short supply in your home country may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your eligibility category with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since this affects future H-1B or green card pathways.
Confirm the sponsor before accepting any offer
The hiring employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. A State Department-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issues your DS-2019 and must approve your training plan. Confirm which designated sponsor the host employer works with before you accept an offer, since the sponsor ultimately controls program eligibility.
Build a compliant training plan around measurable outcomes
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan specifying the environmental compliance skills you'll develop, rotation schedules, and supervisor responsibilities. Generic job descriptions get rejected. Draft your plan around auditable outcomes, such as completing Tier II reporting cycles or conducting multi-media compliance inspections, before submitting to the sponsor.
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Find Environmental Compliance Manager JobsEnvironmental Compliance Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Environmental Compliance Manager role?
Most Environmental Compliance Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you've graduated within the past 12 months or have fewer than five years of post-degree experience in environmental management. Specialist applies to mid-career professionals with established expertise in a specific compliance discipline, such as air quality permitting or hazardous waste management, who are gaining exposure to U.S. regulatory practice.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of role?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It's a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the program. Your hiring employer is the host organization. Both parties have legal obligations, but only the designated sponsor can authorize your J-1 status.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Environmental Compliance Managers?
Migrate Mate lets you search Environmental Compliance Manager positions and filter by employers with demonstrated J-1 hosting experience. That's the most direct way to identify host organizations already familiar with training plan requirements and DS-2019 coordination. Environmental consulting firms, industrial manufacturers, and municipal agencies are the most common host employer types for this role.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to environmental compliance positions?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your J-1 program is government-funded, if your home country lists your skill set on its exchange visitor skills list, or if you received graduate medical training. For environmental compliance roles, the government-funding trigger is the most common issue when the host employer has federal or state agency contracts. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What does the training plan need to include for a Trainee or Specialist application in this field?
Your designated sponsor requires a structured Form DS-7002 training plan that details specific environmental compliance skills you'll develop, the phases of your training, supervision arrangements, and measurable objectives. For this role, that typically means identifying distinct rotations, such as permit application cycles, audit preparation, or Tier II reporting, along with a named supervisor who holds relevant credentials. Vague job descriptions are the most common reason training plans are rejected before the DS-2019 is issued.
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