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Production Supervisor roles in U.S. manufacturing and operations settings are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category. State Department-designated sponsors issue your DS-2019, while the U.S. facility serves as your host employer for structured on-the-job training.
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Requisition ID req37614
Working Title Production & Community Engagement Intern
Pay 17.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Civic Engagement (454D)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Work-Study
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 8/27/2026
Position Summary
Organization: The Albuquerque Museum
Location: 2000 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
Position Overview
The Production & Community Engagement Intern supports the planning, production, and execution of Albuquerque Museum's monthly Third Thursday programs. This position offers hands-on experience in museum programming, community engagement, event production, arts administration, and creative project management.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, curious, and enjoys working with people. They thrive in a variety of environments, from independent desk work and creative group brainstorming to the fast-paced energy of large public events. Students interested in museums, theater, arts administration, education, design, communications, or community organizing are encouraged to apply.
This internship follows a consistent monthly rhythm, making it an excellent opportunity for students who appreciate predictable project cycles while still enjoying creative, people-centered work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
- Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
- If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Student Technical Specialist
Requisition ID req37614
Working Title Production & Community Engagement Intern
Pay 17.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Civic Engagement (454D)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Work-Study
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 8/27/2026
Position Summary
Organization: The Albuquerque Museum
Location: 2000 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
Position Overview
The Production & Community Engagement Intern supports the planning, production, and execution of Albuquerque Museum's monthly Third Thursday programs. This position offers hands-on experience in museum programming, community engagement, event production, arts administration, and creative project management.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, curious, and enjoys working with people. They thrive in a variety of environments, from independent desk work and creative group brainstorming to the fast-paced energy of large public events. Students interested in museums, theater, arts administration, education, design, communications, or community organizing are encouraged to apply.
This internship follows a consistent monthly rhythm, making it an excellent opportunity for students who appreciate predictable project cycles while still enjoying creative, people-centered work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
- Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
- If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Production Supervisor
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing your DS-2019. Structure yours around specific production metrics, lean manufacturing methods, or quality control systems you'll learn, not just job duties.
Verify your category before approaching host employers
If you're a current student or recent graduate within 12 months of graduation, the J-1 visa Intern category applies. Working professionals with a degree plus one year of experience qualify under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category will stall your placement.
Target manufacturers already hosting J-1 Trainees
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. production and operations employers with a track record of hosting international exchange visitors, so you're not educating a hiring manager about the J-1 host-employer relationship from scratch.
Confirm host employer size and insurance coverage
DOL regulations bar J-1 Trainees from being placed at worksites with fewer than five employees or companies without adequate workers' compensation insurance. Verify both before you finalize any offer, since non-compliant hosts cause DS-2019 rejections.
Address the two-year home residency rule upfront
Some J-1 Production Supervisor placements are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, particularly if your home government or a U.S. agency funded your training. Determine your 212(e) status early, as it affects any future H-1B visa or green card plans.
Negotiate a written training timeline before signing anything
Your designated sponsor will audit the training plan against actual rotations. Host employers in production environments sometimes reassign trainees to line supervision full-time without structured skill progression, which can jeopardize your J-1 compliance and program extension.
Production Supervisor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Production Supervisor roles?
Most international professionals pursuing Production Supervisor placements qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which requires a relevant degree plus at least one year of work experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their program fall under the Intern category instead. The host employer's training plan must align with whichever category your designated sponsor certifies.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Production Supervisor position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the manufacturing facility where you'll work. That facility is your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, oversees program compliance, co-signs your training plan, and acts as your legal sponsor throughout the exchange. Your host employer handles day-to-day supervision and pays your compensation.
How do I find U.S. manufacturers willing to host a J-1 Trainee in a supervisory role?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. production and operations employers that have experience hosting international exchange visitors. Host employers who already understand the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements move significantly faster through placement than those encountering J-1 for the first time, which shortens your path from offer to visa issuance.
Can a J-1 Production Supervisor trainee perform actual supervisory duties or only observe?
J-1 Trainees can perform substantive work, including directing production staff, if those duties appear in the approved DS-7002 training plan. The key compliance requirement is that the placement must advance genuine skills development, not simply fill an open position. Placements structured purely as labor substitution, where the trainee replaces a full-time employee without a structured learning component, violate J-1 program regulations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Production Supervisor J-1 trainees?
It can. The 212(e) two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your home government or a U.S. government agency funded your training, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Production and manufacturing disciplines appear on that list for several countries. If 212(e) applies to you, you'll need to complete two years in your home country or obtain a waiver before switching to H-1B or adjusting status.