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Learning and Development professionals can enter the U.S. on a J-1 visa under the Trainee or Specialist category, depending on experience level. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides formal sponsorship, while your host employer designs the structured training program you'll follow.
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Get Access To All JobsThe Intern will support the execution of Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) strategic goals and objectives, by working closely with the HRSC Learning, Development and Communication and HR Portal team. This includes administrative support with scheduling, reporting, maintenance of reports, and design tasks.
The position requires 30 hours per week and is remote, with a preference for candidates in the Tampa, FL area. The position will be part-time during the summer and continue through the academic year.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Learning and Development
- Support the Learning, Development and Communication team with end-to-end content and communication development.
- Assist with Training and Development Queue and assign to appropriate team members.
- Oversee set up of courses, live sessions, and upload of recordings/materials in Learning Management System. Track all training attendance.
- Coordinate scheduling of events such as HRSC Town Halls, Virtual Social Hours, Lab Tours, and Lunch and Learns.
- Create Quick Reference Guides, videos, and courses.
- Maintain document repository for all resources and videos.
- Create a Service Request for the team if needed.
- Assist with monthly report updates.
- Support the HRSC Career Development programs.
Communications
- Support HRSC Leadership development, preparation, and dissemination of communications related to Service Delivery (HRSC and HR Portal, templates, newsletters, internal/external communications).
- Support Business Continuity activities.
- Assist with Digital Workplace updates for the Learning, Development and Communication site.
- Assist with Cyclical Calendar Excel sheet for HR Portal Support site and HRSC Learning and Development sites.
HR Portal
- Assist in maintaining HR Portal content ownership Excel spreadsheet for all pages.
- Coordinate conducting quarterly audit of the HR Portal to ensure document accuracy.
- Support HR Portal Administrator as needed for special projects.
- Assist in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator image editing, Microsoft Word Mail Merges, Video editing/compression, and Microsoft Excel reports.
Key Areas
- Client/Customer/Employee Management
- Content Development and Delivery
- Communication Support
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year of instructional and/or graphic design experience; preferably from a professional services firm or similar environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional, virtual teams and internal business partners.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language, communicating clearly and effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, ClipChamp).
- Technology savvy.
Required:
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
- Acrobat Adobe
Preferred:
- Articulate Rise 360, Microsoft ClipChamp, SnagIt, SharePoint, Canva, Kahoot, Oracle
The Intern will support the execution of Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) strategic goals and objectives, by working closely with the HRSC Learning, Development and Communication and HR Portal team. This includes administrative support with scheduling, reporting, maintenance of reports, and design tasks.
The position requires 30 hours per week and is remote, with a preference for candidates in the Tampa, FL area. The position will be part-time during the summer and continue through the academic year.
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Learning and Development
- Support the Learning, Development and Communication team with end-to-end content and communication development.
- Assist with Training and Development Queue and assign to appropriate team members.
- Oversee set up of courses, live sessions, and upload of recordings/materials in Learning Management System. Track all training attendance.
- Coordinate scheduling of events such as HRSC Town Halls, Virtual Social Hours, Lab Tours, and Lunch and Learns.
- Create Quick Reference Guides, videos, and courses.
- Maintain document repository for all resources and videos.
- Create a Service Request for the team if needed.
- Assist with monthly report updates.
- Support the HRSC Career Development programs.
Communications
- Support HRSC Leadership development, preparation, and dissemination of communications related to Service Delivery (HRSC and HR Portal, templates, newsletters, internal/external communications).
- Support Business Continuity activities.
- Assist with Digital Workplace updates for the Learning, Development and Communication site.
- Assist with Cyclical Calendar Excel sheet for HR Portal Support site and HRSC Learning and Development sites.
HR Portal
- Assist in maintaining HR Portal content ownership Excel spreadsheet for all pages.
- Coordinate conducting quarterly audit of the HR Portal to ensure document accuracy.
- Support HR Portal Administrator as needed for special projects.
- Assist in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator image editing, Microsoft Word Mail Merges, Video editing/compression, and Microsoft Excel reports.
Key Areas
- Client/Customer/Employee Management
- Content Development and Delivery
- Communication Support
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year of instructional and/or graphic design experience; preferably from a professional services firm or similar environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional, virtual teams and internal business partners.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language, communicating clearly and effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, ClipChamp).
- Technology savvy.
Required:
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
- Acrobat Adobe
Preferred:
- Articulate Rise 360, Microsoft ClipChamp, SnagIt, SharePoint, Canva, Kahoot, Oracle
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Learning And Development
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) before issuing a DS-2019. Structure your L&D objectives around specific competencies, milestones, and evaluation methods so the sponsor can approve it without revision.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist eligibility early
The Trainee category suits early-career L&D professionals with under five years of experience, while the Specialist category fits those with recognized expertise in a niche area. Applying under the wrong category delays sponsorship, so verify which fits your background before approaching a designated sponsor.
Target host employers with existing L&D infrastructure
Search for U.S. organizations that already run structured onboarding, leadership development, or instructional design programs. These employers have the internal capacity to supervise a J-1 trainee and are far more likely to work with a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship
Filter your search on Migrate Mate by visa type to surface U.S. Learning and Development roles at host employers open to J-1 program participants. This saves significant time compared to cold outreach to companies with no J-1 history.
Check the two-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Some J-1 participants in government-funded or skills-shortage fields must return home for two years before changing to certain visa statuses. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific L&D role and funding source trigger this requirement before signing anything.
Confirm your host employer will execute the DS-7002 before the offer stage
Many host employers don't realize they must co-sign the Training/Internship Placement Plan and provide a dedicated supervisor. Raise this requirement during negotiations, not after an offer, so the employer has time to coordinate with the designated sponsor on the paperwork.
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Find Learning And Development JobsLearning And Development J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Learning and Development roles?
Most L&D professionals enter under the Trainee category if they have a relevant degree plus one year of experience, or the Specialist category if they have five or more years of recognized expertise in instructional design, organizational development, or corporate training. Current students completing an academic requirement may use the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your qualifications and the proposed program.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an L&D role, and what does the host employer do?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE. That organization issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program for compliance, and maintains legal responsibility for your exchange. The host employer where you work in an L&D capacity is not your visa sponsor; they are the host organization that designs and supervises your on-site training program.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Learning and Development professional?
Use Migrate Mate to search for L&D roles filtered by J-1 visa compatibility. Look for organizations with established talent development functions, such as corporate universities, HR consulting firms, or large enterprises with dedicated training departments. These employers are more likely to have the program structure and supervisory capacity that a designated sponsor requires when reviewing your training plan.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect J-1 L&D participants?
It can. The two-year home country physical presence requirement applies when your J-1 program is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or when your skill area appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country. If triggered, you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. Ask your designated sponsor to confirm your exposure before accepting a host employer offer.
What documents does a host employer need to provide for my J-1 L&D training program?
The host employer must co-sign a Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) that details your learning objectives, activities by phase, supervision methods, and evaluation criteria. They also need to designate a responsible supervisor and, in some cases, provide a letter confirming they can support the training. Your designated sponsor reviews and must approve these documents before issuing the DS-2019.
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