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Human Resources Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host employers partner with designated sponsors to issue your DS-2019 and administer your training plan.
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Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of People & Culture/ Recruiting Specialist
Position Summary:
We are excited to be hiring two HR interns for the remainder of our 2026 season. One intern will focus on supporting the generalist functions of the department, while the other will support the recruiting and onboarding functions. The Human Resources (HR) Intern role is designed to provide hands-on experience for college students who are interested in pursuing a career in the HR field. Additional details about each position are provided below.
HR Intern (Generalist Focus)
This intern position will report to the Director of People & Culture and serve as a generalist HR Intern, supporting the day-to-day functions and operations across the People & Culture team. This position will work on average 20 hours per week, lasting until the end of the season (Mid December). There may be weekends, evenings, and holiday hours. This is an hourly paid internship, and college credit is available if needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide support to the People & Culture team on a full spectrum of activities involving benefits, culture, diversity equity and inclusion, training and development, payroll, health and wellbeing.
- Assist with payroll-related tasks including audits and reporting.
- Assist with staff check-in for FCC home games and other TQL Stadium events.
- Assist with employee engagement initiatives.
- Participate in a variety of TQL Stadium staff events including recruiting and training sessions.
- Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required.
- Support and contribute to efforts to create a culture that is welcoming to all.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
HR Intern (Recruiting & Onboarding Focus)
This intern position will report to the Recruiting Specialist and support the recruiting and onboarding team. This position will work on average 15 hours per week, lasting until mid to late October. There may be weekends, evenings, and holiday hours. This is an hourly paid internship, and college credit is available if needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with recruiting talent for FCC and TQL Stadium roles.
- Assist with onboarding new staff including coordinating new hire welcome days, onboarding, and orientation schedules.
- Support the overall functions and logistics of the FCC Internship Program.
- Participate in a variety of TQL Stadium staff events including recruiting and training sessions.
- Travel to local events, meetings, and career fairs.
- Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required.
- Support and contribute to efforts to create a culture that is welcoming to all.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
- Professional demeanor and appearance including effective oral and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of human resource policies, laws, and regulations
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Need:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business, or a related field
- This position requires you to work home FC Cincinnati games and other TQL Stadium events, as such you must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the game schedule indicates.
Why You’ll Love FCC:
- FCC welcome gifts
- Resume and profile reviews
- Tour of TQL Stadium and Mercy Health Training Center
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Discount on team store merchandise
- Team building and networking opportunities
- Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities
About FCC
Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title: Human Resources Intern
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of People & Culture/ Recruiting Specialist
Position Summary:
We are excited to be hiring two HR interns for the remainder of our 2026 season. One intern will focus on supporting the generalist functions of the department, while the other will support the recruiting and onboarding functions. The Human Resources (HR) Intern role is designed to provide hands-on experience for college students who are interested in pursuing a career in the HR field. Additional details about each position are provided below.
HR Intern (Generalist Focus)
This intern position will report to the Director of People & Culture and serve as a generalist HR Intern, supporting the day-to-day functions and operations across the People & Culture team. This position will work on average 20 hours per week, lasting until the end of the season (Mid December). There may be weekends, evenings, and holiday hours. This is an hourly paid internship, and college credit is available if needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide support to the People & Culture team on a full spectrum of activities involving benefits, culture, diversity equity and inclusion, training and development, payroll, health and wellbeing.
- Assist with payroll-related tasks including audits and reporting.
- Assist with staff check-in for FCC home games and other TQL Stadium events.
- Assist with employee engagement initiatives.
- Participate in a variety of TQL Stadium staff events including recruiting and training sessions.
- Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required.
- Support and contribute to efforts to create a culture that is welcoming to all.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
HR Intern (Recruiting & Onboarding Focus)
This intern position will report to the Recruiting Specialist and support the recruiting and onboarding team. This position will work on average 15 hours per week, lasting until mid to late October. There may be weekends, evenings, and holiday hours. This is an hourly paid internship, and college credit is available if needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with recruiting talent for FCC and TQL Stadium roles.
- Assist with onboarding new staff including coordinating new hire welcome days, onboarding, and orientation schedules.
- Support the overall functions and logistics of the FCC Internship Program.
- Participate in a variety of TQL Stadium staff events including recruiting and training sessions.
- Travel to local events, meetings, and career fairs.
- Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required.
- Support and contribute to efforts to create a culture that is welcoming to all.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
- Professional demeanor and appearance including effective oral and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of human resource policies, laws, and regulations
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Power Point, Excel, and Word
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Need:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business, or a related field
- This position requires you to work home FC Cincinnati games and other TQL Stadium events, as such you must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the game schedule indicates.
Why You’ll Love FCC:
- FCC welcome gifts
- Resume and profile reviews
- Tour of TQL Stadium and Mercy Health Training Center
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Discount on team store merchandise
- Team building and networking opportunities
- Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities
About FCC
Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Intern
Align your degree field with the role
Your J-1 Intern program requires a direct connection between your current field of study and the HR functions you'll perform. Document coursework in organizational behavior, labor relations, or people analytics before approaching host employers.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. If you've been working in HR for over a year post-graduation, you likely qualify for the Trainee category instead, which has a different training plan structure.
Search for J-1-ready HR employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in HR roles. This saves time by surfacing organizations already familiar with DS-2019 requirements and structured training plan obligations.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Before accepting an offer, verify your host employer will complete a formal training plan with your designated sponsor. HR internships must outline specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and measurable skill milestones to satisfy J-1 program requirements.
Check whether your role triggers home residency
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home country residency requirement after their program ends. If your government or country funded your exchange, or if your home country is on the DOS skills list, confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Prepare for the 30-day grace period after program end
Your J-1 status ends on the DS-2019 end date, and you have just 30 days to depart or change status. If your HR internship concludes mid-project, plan your exit or status change well before that window closes.
Human Resources Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Human Resources Intern roles?
Most HR internships fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is for individuals currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program, or who graduated within the past 12 months. If you've been working professionally in HR for more than a year after graduation, the J-1 Trainee category applies instead and allows a longer program duration of up to 18 months.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an HR internship?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not your hiring employer. The host employer provides the position and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, maintains program compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange.
What does the training plan requirement mean for HR interns?
The J-1 program requires a written training plan that outlines the specific HR competencies you'll develop, the supervision you'll receive, and how your learning will be evaluated. Your host employer and designated sponsor must both sign off on this plan before your DS-2019 is issued. Vague plans or placements that function as regular employment rather than structured training are not compliant and can jeopardize your visa status.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 HR interns?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers that actively host J-1 exchange visitors in HR and people operations roles. Because the J-1 program puts administrative obligations on the host employer, including training plan coordination and sponsor communication, targeting organizations already familiar with those requirements significantly reduces friction during the offer process.
Can I extend my J-1 HR internship if my project isn't finished?
Extensions are possible but are not guaranteed and must be approved by your designated sponsor before your current DS-2019 end date. The J-1 Intern category allows a maximum program duration of 12 months total. If you need more time and have been in professional HR work for over a year, switching to the Trainee category at a future date may allow up to 18 months, but that requires a new application process.