J-1 Visa Marketing Jobs
Marketing roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Intern and Trainee program categories, depending on whether you're currently enrolled or recently graduated. Finding a host employer willing to work with a designated sponsor for DS-2019 issuance is the core challenge. Sponsorship requires a structured training plan tied to your marketing discipline.
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Get Access To All JobsApplicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.
Position Type: Paid Internship | Academic Credit Available
Hours: 5–10 hours per week; additional hours required during event weeks
Term: August 2026 – April 2027
Reports To: Director of Athletics
About the Saints Athletic Association
The Saints Athletic Association (SAA) is the booster organization supporting Carroll College Athletics, specifically in the area of student-athlete scholarships. The SAA connects alumni, donors, and community members to Carroll’s student-athlete experience through fundraising, events, and engagement initiatives that advance Saints Athletics' mission.
Position Overview
The SAA Operations & Marketing Intern will provide direct support to the day-to-day functions of the Saints Athletic Association. This position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit/booster organization operations, event management, donor communications, and sports marketing, making it an excellent opportunity for students pursuing careers in athletic administration, sports marketing, or nonprofit management.
Responsibilities
Event Support
- Assist with planning and execution of signature SAA events, including the Rick Blessinger Memorial Golf Tournament, the Shindig, and the Annual Saints Athletic Association Auction
- Support event logistics, volunteer coordination, and day-of operations
- Learn and utilize event-specific software platforms to support registration, auction management, bidding, and other operational functions as required by individual SAA events
- Assist with post-event follow-up, including donor acknowledgment and recap materials
Membership & Communications
- Oversee SAA membership registration processes and maintain accurate membership records
- Serve as a point of contact for member inquiries and correspondence
- Assist in drafting and distributing member communications, newsletters, and updates
Marketing & Digital Content
- Create and manage content for SAA social media platforms
- Design graphics and promotional materials for events and membership campaigns
- Assist with updates and content management for the SAA website
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled at Carroll College with at least sophomore standing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Availability during evening and weekend events as scheduled
Preferred
- Experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
- Interest in athletic administration, sports marketing, or nonprofit operations
- Prior involvement with Carroll Athletics or campus organizations
Compensation & Academic Credit
This is a paid internship position. Students seeking academic credit will be required to complete an internship proposal 30-day prior to the start of the internship. The form is available at https://www.carroll.edu/sites/default/files/2025-07/Academic%20Internship%20Registration%20Process%202025-2026.pdf
How to Apply
Submit a resume and brief cover letter to Charlie Gross, Director of Athletics, Carroll College (cgross@carroll.edue). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.
Position Type: Paid Internship | Academic Credit Available
Hours: 5–10 hours per week; additional hours required during event weeks
Term: August 2026 – April 2027
Reports To: Director of Athletics
About the Saints Athletic Association
The Saints Athletic Association (SAA) is the booster organization supporting Carroll College Athletics, specifically in the area of student-athlete scholarships. The SAA connects alumni, donors, and community members to Carroll’s student-athlete experience through fundraising, events, and engagement initiatives that advance Saints Athletics' mission.
Position Overview
The SAA Operations & Marketing Intern will provide direct support to the day-to-day functions of the Saints Athletic Association. This position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit/booster organization operations, event management, donor communications, and sports marketing, making it an excellent opportunity for students pursuing careers in athletic administration, sports marketing, or nonprofit management.
Responsibilities
Event Support
- Assist with planning and execution of signature SAA events, including the Rick Blessinger Memorial Golf Tournament, the Shindig, and the Annual Saints Athletic Association Auction
- Support event logistics, volunteer coordination, and day-of operations
- Learn and utilize event-specific software platforms to support registration, auction management, bidding, and other operational functions as required by individual SAA events
- Assist with post-event follow-up, including donor acknowledgment and recap materials
Membership & Communications
- Oversee SAA membership registration processes and maintain accurate membership records
- Serve as a point of contact for member inquiries and correspondence
- Assist in drafting and distributing member communications, newsletters, and updates
Marketing & Digital Content
- Create and manage content for SAA social media platforms
- Design graphics and promotional materials for events and membership campaigns
- Assist with updates and content management for the SAA website
Qualifications
Required
- Currently enrolled at Carroll College with at least sophomore standing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Availability during evening and weekend events as scheduled
Preferred
- Experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
- Interest in athletic administration, sports marketing, or nonprofit operations
- Prior involvement with Carroll Athletics or campus organizations
Compensation & Academic Credit
This is a paid internship position. Students seeking academic credit will be required to complete an internship proposal 30-day prior to the start of the internship. The form is available at https://www.carroll.edu/sites/default/files/2025-07/Academic%20Internship%20Registration%20Process%202025-2026.pdf
How to Apply
Submit a resume and brief cover letter to Charlie Gross, Director of Athletics, Carroll College (cgross@carroll.edue). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Marketing
Align your portfolio with specialty occupation evidence
Document campaign results, analytics work, and strategic projects in a format that shows your marketing role requires specialized knowledge. Designated sponsors evaluate your training plan against your academic background, so your portfolio must close any gap between the two.
Target host employers with existing DS-2019 relationships
Search for marketing roles at companies that have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors. Repeat host employers already understand the training plan requirements and DS-2019 timeline, which shortens your onboarding into the sponsorship process significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by J-1 sponsorship history
Search marketing positions on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor placements, so you spend less time cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the J-1 host process.
Secure a signed training plan before the DS-2019 issues
Your designated sponsor won't issue a DS-2019 until the host employer countersigns your training plan. Negotiate the plan details with your future manager early, covering specific marketing competencies you'll develop each month of the program.
Confirm the home-residency requirement applies to your situation
Marketing Trainees sponsored through government-funded programs may carry a two-year home-residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Verify your DS-2019 before accepting the offer, since this affects your ability to change status or apply for other visas afterward.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category when negotiating with employers
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. If you've been working in marketing for more than a year post-graduation, you qualify only as a Trainee. Presenting the correct category to the host employer prevents misfiled training plans.
Marketing J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers marketing roles?
Current students and recent graduates within 12 months of completing a marketing or business degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Professionals with at least one year of post-degree marketing work experience qualify under the J-1 Trainee category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different training plan requirements and maximum duration limits, so you and your host employer need to agree on the correct category before approaching a designated sponsor for the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a marketing position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the marketing company itself. The employer acts as the host organization and countersigns your training plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status throughout the placement.
How do I find U.S. marketing employers willing to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lets you search marketing roles and identify U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor placements. Most companies unfamiliar with the J-1 process will not initiate it on your behalf, so focusing on employers that have hosted exchange visitors before dramatically increases your odds of reaching an offer without months of educating HR teams about DS-2019 logistics.
Can I work in digital marketing or social media under the J-1 Trainee category?
Yes, provided your training plan specifies the marketing competencies you're developing, such as paid media strategy, SEO analysis, or campaign performance measurement, and ties each objective to your prior education or professional experience. Vague training plans that list generic marketing tasks without connecting them to your background are frequently rejected by designated sponsors during the DS-2019 review stage, so specificity in the plan is essential.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect marketing J-1 holders?
It depends on your funding source and country of nationality. Marketing exchange visitors sponsored through programs financed by a U.S. or foreign government, or who come from countries on the State Department's skills list, may be subject to the two-year home-residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This bars you from changing to most other nonimmigrant statuses or applying for a green card until you fulfill or obtain a waiver of that requirement, so confirming your DS-2019 before accepting the offer is a practical necessity.