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Field Sales Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019, with your U.S. employer serving as the host site.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for the part-time job position of Field and Forage Crops Intern. This position will be based in Wayne County, with travel in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.
Job duties to include:
- Crop scouting
- Field data collection
- Research trial support
- Farm visits and client support
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Agricultural science background
- Access to a motor vehicle
- Standard background check
- Motor vehicle screening
Schedule:
- Part-time, 30 hours per week for a short-term period
- Hours flexible to applicant's needs
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $17.75 per hour, plus travel.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for the part-time job position of Field and Forage Crops Intern. This position will be based in Wayne County, with travel in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.
Job duties to include:
- Crop scouting
- Field data collection
- Research trial support
- Farm visits and client support
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Agricultural science background
- Access to a motor vehicle
- Standard background check
- Motor vehicle screening
Schedule:
- Part-time, 30 hours per week for a short-term period
- Hours flexible to applicant's needs
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $17.75 per hour, plus travel.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Sales Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
J-1 Trainee programs require your field sales engineering background to map to a recognized occupational category. Review the O*NET profile for Sales Engineers to confirm your education and experience match the listed knowledge domains before approaching host employers.
Search J-1-friendly employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Field Sales Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to surface U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with J-1 sponsorship. Host employer willingness is the first bottleneck, so identifying receptive companies early saves significant time.
Distinguish your training plan from a permanent job offer
Designated sponsors require a detailed Individual Career Development Plan for Trainee applicants. Frame your role as structured skills transfer back to your home country, not indefinite employment. Consular officers scrutinize this distinction closely at the visa interview.
Verify your host employer's compliance eligibility
Designated sponsors conduct a site evaluation of your host employer before issuing the DS-2019. Confirm your prospective employer can demonstrate adequate supervision, that your role isn't primarily routine work, and that the organization has no unresolved OFLC violations.
Check whether your category carries a home residency requirement
If your home country government funded your program or if Field Sales Engineer is listed on the Skills List for your country, you'll face a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. USCIS can confirm your waiver eligibility before you commit to a host employer.
Time your DS-2019 request around your employer's sales cycle
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to issue the DS-2019 after receiving a complete training plan. Coordinate your start date request with your host employer's territory onboarding schedule, since field sales roles often have quarter-driven ramp periods.
Field Sales Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Field Sales Engineer positions?
Your category depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies and limits your program to 12 months. If you've graduated or already have professional experience in sales engineering, the Trainee category applies and allows up to 18 months, with a possible 18-month extension in certain fields.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Field Sales Engineer role?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your program compliance. Your U.S. employer is the host organization, not the sponsor. The host provides the job, the supervisor, and the training plan, but it cannot issue visa documents on its own.
How do I find Field Sales Engineer host employers open to J-1 arrangements?
Most employers aren't advertising J-1 host roles by name. Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with a demonstrated pattern of hosting international professionals in technical sales and engineering roles. Targeting employers with existing international partnerships or multinational operations tends to produce stronger results, since they understand structured training arrangements.
Can a Field Sales Engineer on a J-1 visa work across multiple states or territories?
Your DS-2019 lists a primary host employer site, and your designated sponsor must approve any significant change in training location or scope. If your Field Sales Engineer role involves covering a multi-state territory, document the expected travel in your training plan from the start so your sponsor can reflect it accurately in the program paperwork.
Does a two-year home residency requirement affect Field Sales Engineer J-1 holders?
It can, and it's specific to your country of nationality and funding source, not the job title. If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List and sales engineering is a listed field, or if your program received government financing, the requirement applies. USCIS administers the waiver process, and options include a no-objection statement from your home government or a hardship waiver.