J-1 Visa Marketing Intern Jobs
Marketing Intern roles 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. Your host employer provides the work experience while a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and administers program compliance.
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Overview:
The Department of Curriculum & Teaching is seeking to hire a student intern with marketing and graphic design experience who can help faculty develop recruitment materials for various teacher education programs within the unit. The successful candidate will assist the department head and members of the department's recruitment taskforce craft a marketing message that aligns with the mission and vision of the department. They will also help create materials for print use and social media campaigns.
Responsibilities:
- Creating recruitment materials
- Devising a marketing and communications plan to promote the department's teacher education programs
- Coordinating a diverse range of communications services, strategies, events and projects targeting potential students
QUALIFICATIONS
- An undergraduate student enrolled at Auburn University
- Experience with various marketing software, including Adobe
- Experience using multimedia, including photography and video
- Understanding and/or experience with the Auburn branding requirements
- Prior experience or the potential to use social media analytics to drive communications delivery
PAY RANGE: USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.
WHY WORK AT AUBURN?:
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Marketing Intern
Align your degree field with the role
Your J-1 Intern program requires that your marketing internship directly relates to your current field of study. Document the connection clearly in your training plan before approaching host employers, so your designated sponsor can certify it.
Find J-1-ready employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in marketing roles. Targeting companies with prior J-1 host experience shortens the onboarding process because they already understand the training plan and DS-2019 requirements.
Request a structured training plan early
Your designated sponsor needs a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Ask your host employer to draft it by offer stage, not after you accept, so program start dates don't slip while paperwork catches up.
Confirm the 12-month enrollment rule applies to you
J-1 Intern eligibility requires that you are enrolled in, or graduated from, a degree or certificate program within the past 12 months. Graduates applying more than a year after finishing school must pursue the Trainee category instead, which carries different program length limits.
Check whether your country triggers home residency
Some nationalities and certain U.S. government-funded programs carry a two-year home country residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects your ability to change visa status inside the United States.
Verify your host uses a compliant compensation structure
The DOL requires that J-1 interns in marketing roles receive wages or a stipend that meets applicable federal and state minimum wage standards. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search for your location and role before signing your training plan.
Marketing Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers marketing internships?
Marketing internships fall under the J-1 Intern category if you are currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program abroad, or graduated within the past 12 months. If you completed your degree more than a year ago but have under five years of professional marketing experience, the J-1 Trainee category applies instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your situation.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a marketing intern?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your legal point of contact with the State Department. Your host employer provides the internship experience but holds no sponsorship authority under J-1 rules.
How do I find U.S. companies that host J-1 marketing interns?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers in marketing and communications that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors. Companies that have previously worked with designated sponsors already understand the training plan requirement and DS-2019 process, which makes the host agreement stage significantly faster. Targeting experienced host employers reduces the risk of an offer falling through over paperwork timelines.
What documents does my host employer need to provide before I can get my DS-2019?
Your designated sponsor requires a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002), a formal offer letter specifying your marketing role and compensation, and a completed host company questionnaire confirming the employer's legal status, insurance coverage, and workplace safety compliance. Some designated sponsors also require a signed host agreement between the company and the sponsor organization before issuing the DS-2019.
Can I extend my J-1 marketing internship or change employers during my program?
Extensions are possible within the J-1 Intern category's 12-month maximum program length, but your designated sponsor must approve the extension and issue an updated DS-2019 before your current one expires. Changing host employers mid-program requires sponsor approval and a new Training or Internship Placement Plan reflecting the new role. Both actions must happen before any status gap occurs.