J-1 Visa Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs
Environmental Project Coordinator roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Host organizations in environmental consulting, government agencies, and nonprofits partner with State Department-designated sponsors to issue the DS-2019 and oversee your exchange program.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: 2027 Environmental Intern (Spring)
Requisition Number: DU15150
Department Name: 81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $1450 per month + housing
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
High School/GED
Required Related Experience
At least 6 months experience with Extension, a University or related environmental education experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Applicant must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, be available to work long hours in a noisy environment, work in outside/hot/cold conditions, and be on feet for long periods of time.
Shift
Days and evenings Monday through Friday. Internship opportunities range in length during the time frame of March 2027 and May 2027.
Job Summary
Responsibilities include working with school age youth in the following areas: develop and teach hands-on environmental education classes, lead recreational games, campfires, singing, night hikes or other activities that convey the value of the natural environment. Interns will select an environmental project approved by their on-site supervisor and which is an area of interest to the student. They will conduct research and develop the project into a written plan.
Internships available at JM Feltner 4-H Camp (London, Kentucky), West Kentucky 4-H Camp (Dawson Springs, Kentucky), Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp (Jabez, Kentucky), and North Central 4-H Camp (Carlisle, Kentucky).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
College work toward a degree in some aspect of Environmental education or related field.
Deadline to Apply: 04/01/2027
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: 2027 Environmental Intern (Spring)
Requisition Number: DU15150
Department Name: 81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $1450 per month + housing
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
High School/GED
Required Related Experience
At least 6 months experience with Extension, a University or related environmental education experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Applicant must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, be available to work long hours in a noisy environment, work in outside/hot/cold conditions, and be on feet for long periods of time.
Shift
Days and evenings Monday through Friday. Internship opportunities range in length during the time frame of March 2027 and May 2027.
Job Summary
Responsibilities include working with school age youth in the following areas: develop and teach hands-on environmental education classes, lead recreational games, campfires, singing, night hikes or other activities that convey the value of the natural environment. Interns will select an environmental project approved by their on-site supervisor and which is an area of interest to the student. They will conduct research and develop the project into a written plan.
Internships available at JM Feltner 4-H Camp (London, Kentucky), West Kentucky 4-H Camp (Dawson Springs, Kentucky), Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp (Jabez, Kentucky), and North Central 4-H Camp (Carlisle, Kentucky).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
College work toward a degree in some aspect of Environmental education or related field.
Deadline to Apply: 04/01/2027
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Project Coordinator
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Environmental Project Coordinator before you apply. Confirm your degree field and prior project experience map to the listed knowledge areas, since your DS-2019 training plan must demonstrate a direct connection between your background and the proposed U.S. work.
Identify whether Trainee or Research Scholar fits
If you graduated within the last 12 months and hold a relevant degree, the Trainee category covers you for up to 18 months. Professionals with significant post-degree experience conducting applied environmental research typically qualify under Research Scholar instead.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Project Coordinator roles by J-1 visa sponsorship alignment. Employers already working with a designated sponsor have an active DS-2019 issuance process, which removes the step of convincing a new host to establish that relationship from scratch.
Request the training plan before accepting an offer
Before you sign anything, ask the host employer for a draft DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan. Environmental roles must list specific learning objectives, project milestones, and supervision details. Vague plans are the leading reason designated sponsors delay or decline DS-2019 issuance.
Check for the two-year home residency requirement early
Environmental research or coordination roles funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency often trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your program funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting a position, not after.
Verify prevailing wage compliance with the OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer's offered compensation must meet or exceed DOL prevailing wage levels for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using the correct SOC code for environmental coordinators so you can flag any gap during offer negotiation rather than after.
Environmental Project Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Environmental Project Coordinator roles?
Most Environmental Project Coordinator candidates qualify under the Trainee category, which covers degree holders or professionals with at least five years of relevant experience who will follow a structured training plan. If your role centers on independent environmental research at a university, government lab, or research institution, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host employer's program design.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of role, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor program compliance. The hiring employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. The host and the designated sponsor are two distinct parties, and both must agree to the arrangement before your exchange program can begin.
How do I find host employers in environmental project coordination that already work with J-1 sponsors?
Migrate Mate lets you search Environmental Project Coordinator positions filtered for J-1 sponsorship alignment, which helps you identify host employers that have existing relationships with designated sponsors. Reaching a host with an established process is significantly faster than asking an employer to set up a new designated sponsor relationship from scratch, which can add weeks to your timeline.
Does a two-year home residency requirement apply to environmental roles?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your exchange program is financed by your home government, the U.S. government, or involves skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Environmental science and project management skills appear on many countries' skills lists. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor early, since a waiver requires a separate application process and can take six months or longer.
What should a compliant DS-7002 training plan include for an environmental coordinator role?
The DS-7002 must outline specific phase-by-phase learning objectives tied to environmental project management, such as site assessment protocols, regulatory compliance workflows, or GIS data analysis. It needs supervision details, weekly hour commitments, and measurable performance benchmarks. Designated sponsors regularly reject vague plans that describe daily duties rather than structured training outcomes. Ask the host employer for a draft before accepting an offer so you can confirm it meets your sponsor's requirements.