J-1 Visa Hotel Jobs
Hotel positions in the United States are available to international candidates through the J-1 Intern and Trainee program categories, which cover front desk, food and beverage, housekeeping management, and hospitality operations roles. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while the hotel acts as your host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT IMG ACADEMY
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
- Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
- Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hospitality Operations Intern will plan, coordinate, and execute camp operations with a rotation in Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Housing.
- Provide and create a memorable experience for campers by delivering high level of service from arrival to departure
- Become familiar with Hospitality operations, with a focus on camp, by rotating through all key positions in the Hospitality Department
- Participate in a shadow program with department mentors who will guide you through day-to-day responsibilities, standards, and procedures
- Business review to become familiar with industry best practices
- Assist and train in line level positions to support rotating department schedules
- Sits on camp check in committee to gain insight and give updates on weekly camp data
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Coursework and/or strong interest in Hospitality, Marketing, sports, Business / or related events field experience
- Knowledge, experience, and passion for hospitality
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience or passion to learn event operations at a professional level
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills
- Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
The Legacy Hotel Operations Intern will plan, coordinate, and execute hotel operations with a rotation in Front Office, Housekeeping, Culinary, Food & Beverage, and Engineering Departments.
- Provide and create a memorable experience for hotel guests by delivering high level of service from arrival to departure
- Become familiar with hotel operations by rotating through all key positions in each hotel department
- Shadow program with department mentors who will guide you through day-to-day responsibilities, standards, and procedures
- Business review to become familiar with industry best practices
- Assist and train in line level positions at the hotel to support rotating department schedules
- Provides communications on development and future of hotel business with senior executive hotel leaders
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Coursework and/or strong interest in Hospitality, Marketing, sports, Business / Hospitality or related hotel field experience
- Knowledge, experience, and passion for hospitality
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience or passion to learn hotel operations at a professional level
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills
- Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
BENEFITS:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
ABOUT IMG ACADEMY
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
- Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
- Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hospitality Operations Intern will plan, coordinate, and execute camp operations with a rotation in Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Housing.
- Provide and create a memorable experience for campers by delivering high level of service from arrival to departure
- Become familiar with Hospitality operations, with a focus on camp, by rotating through all key positions in the Hospitality Department
- Participate in a shadow program with department mentors who will guide you through day-to-day responsibilities, standards, and procedures
- Business review to become familiar with industry best practices
- Assist and train in line level positions to support rotating department schedules
- Sits on camp check in committee to gain insight and give updates on weekly camp data
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Coursework and/or strong interest in Hospitality, Marketing, sports, Business / or related events field experience
- Knowledge, experience, and passion for hospitality
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience or passion to learn event operations at a professional level
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills
- Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
The Legacy Hotel Operations Intern will plan, coordinate, and execute hotel operations with a rotation in Front Office, Housekeeping, Culinary, Food & Beverage, and Engineering Departments.
- Provide and create a memorable experience for hotel guests by delivering high level of service from arrival to departure
- Become familiar with hotel operations by rotating through all key positions in each hotel department
- Shadow program with department mentors who will guide you through day-to-day responsibilities, standards, and procedures
- Business review to become familiar with industry best practices
- Assist and train in line level positions at the hotel to support rotating department schedules
- Provides communications on development and future of hotel business with senior executive hotel leaders
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Coursework and/or strong interest in Hospitality, Marketing, sports, Business / Hospitality or related hotel field experience
- Knowledge, experience, and passion for hospitality
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated experience or passion to learn hotel operations at a professional level
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills
- Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
BENEFITS:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Hotel
Match your documents to program category requirements
Intern status requires current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. Trainee status requires a degree plus one year of work experience, or five years of hospitality experience with no degree. Confirm which category fits before approaching host employers.
Target hotels with established international training programs
Full-service properties with HR departments familiar with DS-2019 compliance are far more likely to complete a Training Plan than smaller independent hotels. Look for brands that routinely host J-1 trainees across front office, culinary, and housekeeping management rotations.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible hotel roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify hotel employers and hospitality roles that align with J-1 program categories. Filtering by role type helps you surface positions where the host employer already understands the designated sponsor relationship and training plan obligations.
Negotiate a structured rotation before the offer stage
Your Training Plan must outline specific skills and competencies you'll develop in each department. Hotels that offer only one function, such as housekeeping alone, may not satisfy the structured training requirement. Confirm rotation details with the host employer before your designated sponsor evaluates the plan.
Verify your wage meets the prevailing wage threshold
Your designated sponsor will review compensation to confirm it meets program requirements. Cross-check your offered wage against hospitality occupation data using the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter, so you can flag any shortfall early.
Account for the 30-day grace period when planning your departure
J-1 participants get a 30-day grace period after their program end date to prepare for departure, but you cannot work during that window. Coordinate your final shift with the hotel well in advance so your DS-2019 end date and actual last day align cleanly.
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Find Hotel JobsHotel J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers hotel jobs?
Most hotel positions fall under the Intern or Trainee categories. Intern applies if you're currently enrolled in a hospitality or business degree program, or graduated within the past 12 months. Trainee applies if you hold a degree plus at least one year of related work experience, or have five or more years of hospitality experience without a degree. The specific category determines your maximum program duration and the structure of your Training Plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a hotel role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hotel itself. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019, review your Training Plan, and monitor program compliance. The hotel is your host employer. It provides the actual position and signs the Training Plan, but it does not hold designated sponsor status and cannot issue the DS-2019 on its own.
How do I find hotels that will work with a J-1 sponsor organization?
Search Migrate Mate to identify hotel employers and hospitality roles that align with J-1 program requirements. Host employers who have worked with designated sponsors before are far more receptive to completing a Training Plan and coordinating with a third-party sponsor organization. Approaching hotels with no prior J-1 experience significantly slows the process and often results in declined requests.
Does my hotel role have to cover multiple departments to qualify?
Not necessarily, but your Training Plan must demonstrate that you'll develop measurable skills beyond your current competency level. A single-department placement can qualify if the learning objectives are specific and progressive. That said, multi-department rotations across front office, food and beverage, and housekeeping management are more defensible during the designated sponsor's review and better reflect the program's training purpose.
Is there a two-year home residency requirement for hotel J-1 participants?
It depends on your funding source and country of nationality. If your training was funded by your home country government or a U.S. government program, or if your home country appears on the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement before changing to certain other visa statuses. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether this requirement applies to your specific situation.
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