J-1 Visa Marketing Support Specialist Jobs
Marketing Support Specialist roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your enrollment status and professional experience. Your host employer coordinates with a State Department-designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and oversee your structured training plan.
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Job Description
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Job Summary
Provide assistance/support to the company in order to gain professional experience and on the job training in a particular discipline of study.
Key Responsibilities
- Consistently meets or exceeds expectations of internal and external customers.
- Other general duties as assigned.
- Participates in activities to support the company's strategic planning efforts.
- Perform entry level tasks within a particular discipline of study.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Current enrollment in a school program that is aligned with the type of work assignment being offered.
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
- Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
- Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
- Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
- Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
- Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
- Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Wellness Programs
- Mental Health Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee-Owner Perks
- Educational Assistance
- Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Marketing Support Specialist
Frame your portfolio around structured learning
Your DS-2019 training plan must show measurable skill progression, not just job duties. Document marketing competencies you're building phase by phase, such as campaign analytics, CRM tools, or content strategy, so your sponsor can defend the exchange value.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility before applying
If you're currently enrolled, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant professional experience, you qualify as a Trainee. Targeting roles mismatched to your category wastes time with host employers who can't place you.
Search Migrate Mate to find host employers open to J-1
Many marketing teams accept J-1 exchange visitors but don't advertise it explicitly. Use Migrate Mate to surface U.S. employers actively hiring Marketing Support Specialists who align with J-1 program structures, so you're not cold-applying to unreceptive hiring managers.
Verify your host employer can sign a training plan
Not every company is set up to act as a J-1 host. Confirm your prospective employer is willing to assign a workplace supervisor and sign a formal training plan before you invest in the interview process. Hosts who've never worked with J-1 sponsors often decline at the offer stage.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Marketing Support Specialist positions funded by your home-country government or a U.S. government agency may carry a two-year home residency requirement under Section 212(e). Resolve this before accepting an offer, since it affects future visa options including H-1B.
Request your DS-2019 well before your intended start date
Your designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, issues the DS-2019 only after reviewing and approving your training plan. Allow at least four to six weeks for this step so consular appointment scheduling doesn't delay your start date.
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Find Marketing Support Specialist JobsMarketing Support Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Marketing Support Specialist roles?
It depends on your status. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies to marketing placements that relate directly to your field of study. If you've already graduated or have professional marketing experience, the Trainee category fits instead. Your designated sponsor will confirm which applies based on your background and your host employer's training plan.
Does the hiring company sponsor my J-1 visa directly?
No. The J-1 visa works differently from employer-sponsored visas like H-1B. Your host employer, the company where you'll work, does not issue the visa. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, issues your DS-2019 form and is legally responsible for program compliance. Your host employer participates by approving and supervising your training plan.
How do I find marketing employers that are open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most marketing teams don't advertise J-1 compatibility in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search for Marketing Support Specialist roles and host employers that already work within J-1 program structures, which shortens the time you spend identifying receptive employers. Starting with employers familiar with the DS-2019 process significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a marketing role?
Your training plan, filed on Form DS-7002 for Trainee applicants, must outline specific marketing competencies you'll develop, the tools and platforms involved, the timeline for each phase, and the name of your workplace supervisor. Generic descriptions like 'assist with marketing campaigns' are typically rejected. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan before issuing the DS-2019, so specificity matters.
Can I stay in the U.S. and switch to another visa after my J-1 ends?
Possibly, but only if you're not subject to the two-year home residency requirement under Section 212(e). Marketing roles funded by a government entity or certain exchange programs can trigger this requirement, which bars you from changing to H-1B or getting a green card until you return home for two years. Confirm your 212(e) status with your designated sponsor before your program ends.
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