J-1 Visa Operations Coordinator Jobs
Operations Coordinator roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Intern program categories. These positions let you build hands-on operational experience with a U.S. host employer while a State Department-designated sponsor organization administers your visa and issues your DS-2019.
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The Operations Management Trainee will support the shop management process and assist in cost savings, customer retention, and metric-based initiatives. This requires the Manager Trainee to work cross functionally across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental Management. This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit. In this role, you will acquire proven industry knowledge, skills and resources to develop your operations & fleet maintenance background. We allow you to carve out your own career path and promote from within, based on performance. The ideal path of progression in this role is an Ops Supervisor.
Now hiring individuals that are interested in working in the transportation industry. This job is an opportunity to learn how to manage a heavy-duty truck repair shop while being paid to train!
This job requires a completed 4-year college degree!
Location: Lenexa, KS
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Salary: Paid weekly
Work schedules are subject to change as the trainee progresses in the program.
Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc.
Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the customer relationship activities by providing quality customer interface, proactive customer management, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate with the rental department to ensure maximum utilization without compromising lease customers.
- Partner with Sales staff on customer calls for new business and increased customer satisfaction.
- Manage running costs and maintenance overheads. Ensure policy and processes are followed to optimize running costs and maintenance overhead.
- Accountable for coordinating with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensure accurate PM scheduling and follow up, breakdowns and vehicle status updates; oversee Technician work planning for efficiency, training, and flexibility.
Additional Responsibilities
- Relocation within the business unit at the conclusion of the training program is required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required.
- Instills commitment to organizational goals, Required.
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills Able to prioritize work, Required.
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required.
- Strong mechanical skills, Required.
- Effective interpersonal skills Excellent influencing skills, Required.
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors), Required.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Required.
- 1 year or more in customer service with issues resolution experience, Preferred.
- Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages Advanced, Required.
- Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics Beginner, Required.
Job Category: Operations and Support
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$63K
Maximum Pay Range:
$65K
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a @ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Description:
Summary
The Operations Management Trainee will support the shop management process and assist in cost savings, customer retention, and metric-based initiatives. This requires the Manager Trainee to work cross functionally across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental Management. This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit. In this role, you will acquire proven industry knowledge, skills and resources to develop your operations & fleet maintenance background. We allow you to carve out your own career path and promote from within, based on performance. The ideal path of progression in this role is an Ops Supervisor.
Now hiring individuals that are interested in working in the transportation industry. This job is an opportunity to learn how to manage a heavy-duty truck repair shop while being paid to train!
This job requires a completed 4-year college degree!
Location: Lenexa, KS
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Salary: Paid weekly
Work schedules are subject to change as the trainee progresses in the program.
Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc.
Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the customer relationship activities by providing quality customer interface, proactive customer management, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate with the rental department to ensure maximum utilization without compromising lease customers.
- Partner with Sales staff on customer calls for new business and increased customer satisfaction.
- Manage running costs and maintenance overheads. Ensure policy and processes are followed to optimize running costs and maintenance overhead.
- Accountable for coordinating with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensure accurate PM scheduling and follow up, breakdowns and vehicle status updates; oversee Technician work planning for efficiency, training, and flexibility.
Additional Responsibilities
- Relocation within the business unit at the conclusion of the training program is required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required.
- Instills commitment to organizational goals, Required.
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills Able to prioritize work, Required.
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required.
- Strong mechanical skills, Required.
- Effective interpersonal skills Excellent influencing skills, Required.
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors), Required.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Required.
- 1 year or more in customer service with issues resolution experience, Preferred.
- Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages Advanced, Required.
- Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics Beginner, Required.
Job Category: Operations and Support
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$63K
Maximum Pay Range:
$65K
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a @ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Coordinator
Document your operational experience precisely
Trainee category applications require a detailed training plan showing prior relevant work or education. Map your operations experience to specific functional areas like procurement, logistics, or process improvement so your designated sponsor can build a compliant DS-2019.
Search for J-1-aligned roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by operations titles and J-1 visa compatibility on Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers already familiar with hosting exchange visitors. Targeting hosts with prior J-1 visa experience shortens the training plan negotiation and reduces the risk of a host withdrawing late.
Verify the host employer meets placement requirements
Your designated sponsor must approve the host organization before issuing a DS-2019. Confirm the employer has a physical U.S. worksite, carries adequate liability insurance, and can assign a qualified supervisor to sign and monitor your training plan throughout the program.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Operations Coordinator positions funded by your home government or involving specialized skills covered by a skills list can carry a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Identify this before accepting an offer, since it affects any future U.S. visa or status.
Use O*NET to anchor your training plan skill categories
Designated sponsors expect training plans to align with recognized occupational competencies. Pull the Operations Coordinator occupation profile from O*NET and use its task and skill descriptors to frame each training phase, which makes sponsor review faster and more straightforward.
Negotiate your start date around DS-2019 processing time
Designated sponsors typically need two to four weeks to issue a DS-2019 after approving your training plan. Build that window into your offer timeline so your consular appointment can follow without compressing the 30-day grace period before your program start date.
Operations Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Operations Coordinator role?
The Trainee category covers operations professionals who have a degree or at least one year of post-secondary education plus one year of relevant work experience outside the United States. Current students completing an operations-related degree may qualify under the Intern category instead, which requires enrollment or graduation within the previous 12 months. The category determines your DS-2019 eligibility, so confirm placement with your designated sponsor before your host employer finalizes an offer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Operations Coordinator position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as your host and provides the operational training environment, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves the training plan, and handles all SEVIS compliance. This distinction matters because your host can withdraw an offer without affecting your relationship with the designated sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers that will host a J-1 Operations Coordinator?
Use Migrate Mate to search for operations roles at U.S. employers already familiar with J-1 exchange visitor arrangements. Hosts that have worked with designated sponsors before understand the training plan requirements and move through the approval process faster. Avoid targeting employers that have no prior J-1 experience, since they often underestimate the administrative steps involved and delay or cancel the engagement.
What goes into the training plan for an Operations Coordinator J-1 application?
Your designated sponsor will require a formal training plan, typically using Form DS-7002, that breaks the program into phases covering specific operational competencies like supply chain coordination, vendor management, workflow analysis, or ERP system administration. Each phase needs a timeline, measurable objectives, and a named supervisor. The host employer completes most of this with guidance from your sponsor, but you should review it to make sure the phases reflect genuine skill development rather than routine task repetition.
Can an Operations Coordinator on a J-1 visa change host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and a revised DS-2019 reflecting the new host organization. The new employer must meet all placement requirements and agree to a compliant training plan before the transfer is authorized. If the new role differs substantially from your original program category, your sponsor may require a new application rather than a simple amendment, which can create a gap in your authorized status.