J-1 Visa Marketing Lead Jobs
Marketing Lead roles in the U.S. qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your experience level and program structure. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. employer serves as the host. Some categories carry a two-year home residency requirement.
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Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, the Marketing Intern, Lead Generation & Growth will focus on building and accelerating top-of-funnel pipeline. This role is ideal for a highly organized, analytical intern interested in growth marketing, demand generation, and revenue impact in a fast-scaling clean energy company.
The intern will work cross-functionally with Origination teams and will gain hands-on experience managing real campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
The role will begin as a 10-week internship program (June 1 – August 7), approximately 25 hours per week, with the opportunity to transition to full-time employment upon successful completion.
Responsibilities
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Lead Intake & Funnel Management
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Evaluate and route inbound form submissions to the appropriate business units
- Implement and improve inbound lead tracking
- Maintain CRM hygiene and tracking for marketing-sourced leads
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Identify patterns in inbound demand and recommend targeting improvements
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Email Marketing & Outreach
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Build and execute outbound email campaigns
- Draft messaging for different verticals (e.g. real estate developers, landowners, EPCs, etc.)
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Track performance and report on campaign ROI
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Paid Acquisition
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Support management of Google Ads campaigns (keywords, copy, landing pages, spend optimization)
- Monitor and recommend improvements to paid social campaigns where applicable
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Review dashboards to track key metrics
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Direct Mail & Offline Lead Gen
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Execute direct mail and print ad campaigns targeting priority segments
- Test creative formats (e.g. enewsletters, diner placemats, billboards, dimensional mailers, leave-behinds)
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Coordinate fulfillment and vendor relationships
-
Additional Growth Initiatives
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Conduct target account research for outbound campaigns
- Build conference prospecting lists and follow-up workflows
- Identify new lead generation channels (industry databases, partnerships, directories)
- Assist in building pitch decks and outreach collateral
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Sustainability, Economics or related field
- Recent graduate by summer 2026
- Strong analytical mindset and comfort with data
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Interest in growth marketing, startups, or revenue strategy
- Familiarity with CRMs (e.g. Hubspot, Salesforce), email tools, or digital ads is a plus
Ideal Traits
- Highly execution-oriented and proactive
- Comfort with owning real business outcomes
- Curious about what drives buying decisions
- Process builder and systems thinker
- Energized by measurable impact
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, the Marketing Intern, Lead Generation & Growth will focus on building and accelerating top-of-funnel pipeline. This role is ideal for a highly organized, analytical intern interested in growth marketing, demand generation, and revenue impact in a fast-scaling clean energy company.
The intern will work cross-functionally with Origination teams and will gain hands-on experience managing real campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
The role will begin as a 10-week internship program (June 1 – August 7), approximately 25 hours per week, with the opportunity to transition to full-time employment upon successful completion.
Responsibilities
-
Lead Intake & Funnel Management
-
Evaluate and route inbound form submissions to the appropriate business units
- Implement and improve inbound lead tracking
- Maintain CRM hygiene and tracking for marketing-sourced leads
-
Identify patterns in inbound demand and recommend targeting improvements
-
Email Marketing & Outreach
-
Build and execute outbound email campaigns
- Draft messaging for different verticals (e.g. real estate developers, landowners, EPCs, etc.)
-
Track performance and report on campaign ROI
-
Paid Acquisition
-
Support management of Google Ads campaigns (keywords, copy, landing pages, spend optimization)
- Monitor and recommend improvements to paid social campaigns where applicable
-
Review dashboards to track key metrics
-
Direct Mail & Offline Lead Gen
-
Execute direct mail and print ad campaigns targeting priority segments
- Test creative formats (e.g. enewsletters, diner placemats, billboards, dimensional mailers, leave-behinds)
-
Coordinate fulfillment and vendor relationships
-
Additional Growth Initiatives
-
Conduct target account research for outbound campaigns
- Build conference prospecting lists and follow-up workflows
- Identify new lead generation channels (industry databases, partnerships, directories)
- Assist in building pitch decks and outreach collateral
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Sustainability, Economics or related field
- Recent graduate by summer 2026
- Strong analytical mindset and comfort with data
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Interest in growth marketing, startups, or revenue strategy
- Familiarity with CRMs (e.g. Hubspot, Salesforce), email tools, or digital ads is a plus
Ideal Traits
- Highly execution-oriented and proactive
- Comfort with owning real business outcomes
- Curious about what drives buying decisions
- Process builder and systems thinker
- Energized by measurable impact
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Marketing Lead
Verify your J-1 program category early
Marketing Lead roles typically fall under the Trainee category for early-career professionals or the Specialist category for those with established expertise. Confirm which applies before approaching host employers, since each category has distinct eligibility criteria and program durations.
Build a credentials portfolio targeting U.S. marketing standards
Assemble documentation of campaign outcomes, digital tools proficiency, and brand strategy experience using U.S. metrics and terminology. Designated sponsors and host employers need evidence that your background maps directly to the marketing function you will lead.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Marketing Lead roles
Search for Marketing Lead positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers open to exchange visitors. Filter by role and location to identify host organizations actively structured to work with J-1 Trainee or Specialist program participants.
Target host employers with international team structures
Companies with existing cross-border marketing operations are more familiar with the J-1 host employer obligations, including training plan sign-off and SEVIS compliance. Prioritizing these organizations reduces friction when a designated sponsor initiates the DS-2019 process.
Prepare a structured training plan before the offer stage
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan outlining objectives, supervision, and evaluation milestones. Draft this document in advance with your prospective host employer so the sponsor can review and approve it without delaying your DS-2019 issuance.
Clarify home residency requirement status before accepting
The two-year home residency requirement can apply to J-1 Trainee and Specialist participants depending on funding source and nationality. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since this affects future H-1B or immigrant visa eligibility.
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Find Marketing Lead JobsMarketing Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Marketing Lead role?
Most Marketing Lead positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you are within five years of graduating or beginning your professional career, or the Specialist category if you have specialized expertise in a narrow marketing discipline. Current students may qualify under the Intern category for part-time or co-op arrangements. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host employer's program.
Who is the actual J-1 visa sponsor for a Marketing Lead position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, not the hiring company. The hiring company is the host employer and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors SEVIS compliance, and holds legal responsibility for the exchange program. You need to secure both a host employer and a designated sponsor to proceed.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Marketing Lead?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Marketing Lead roles at U.S. companies open to exchange visitors. Focus your outreach on employers with international marketing teams or existing exchange visitor programs, since they are already familiar with the host employer obligations required by designated sponsors. Identifying the right host employer is the critical first step before any DS-2019 paperwork begins.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to marketing professionals on J-1?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 participants whose program is funded by their home government or the U.S. government, or whose skills appear on their home country's exchange visitor skills list. Marketing is not automatically exempt. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, since the requirement affects your ability to change to H-1B or apply for a green card without first returning home or obtaining a waiver.
What does the training plan requirement mean for a Marketing Lead on J-1?
Your designated sponsor requires a formal training plan, typically the DS-7002 form for Trainee and Intern categories, completed jointly by you and your host employer. For a Marketing Lead, this plan must specify marketing objectives, supervision structure, evaluation intervals, and skill development milestones. The host employer signs it, and the designated sponsor reviews and approves it before issuing the DS-2019. Vague or generic plans are routinely rejected, so detail your specific marketing responsibilities and learning outcomes clearly.
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