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Property Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, both requiring a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. No lottery applies, making this a direct path for qualified candidates.
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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American writes property and inland marine coverage for the following industries:
- Communications
- Construction
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Medical/Health Services
- Municipalities
- Professional Services
- Retail/Wholesale
- Transportation
We are one of the few insurance groups with a division dedicated to underwriting Property and Inland Marine business. We write policies in all 50 states and have more than 2,000 independent agents offering our coverages. Our broad range of products include property, builders' risk, contractor’s equipment, excess property, transportation cargo, electronic data processing (EDP), and difference in conditions (DIC).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Property & Inland Marine team is currently in search of an intern to join our Richardson, TX office. The individual will work 40 hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
Our Intern Program is responsible for developing the fundamental skills that supports our underwriting team. The Intern will learn to review and evaluate information for various types of businesses, to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They will work closely with experienced underwriters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes a combination of activities, aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the underwriting discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing underwriting reports
- Supporting underwriters with coordinating and processing policies
- Enter policy information into policy management system
- Marketing
- Administrative assignments
- Participation with special projects, as assigned
- This internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop an understanding of underwriting guidelines as well as policy language.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in such areas as business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated
- Strong organization skills
- Able to manage/prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Must be available to work 40 hours in the summer and 15-20 hours while in school
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
INTRODUCTION
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American writes property and inland marine coverage for the following industries:
- Communications
- Construction
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Medical/Health Services
- Municipalities
- Professional Services
- Retail/Wholesale
- Transportation
We are one of the few insurance groups with a division dedicated to underwriting Property and Inland Marine business. We write policies in all 50 states and have more than 2,000 independent agents offering our coverages. Our broad range of products include property, builders' risk, contractor’s equipment, excess property, transportation cargo, electronic data processing (EDP), and difference in conditions (DIC).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Property & Inland Marine team is currently in search of an intern to join our Richardson, TX office. The individual will work 40 hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school year.
Our Intern Program is responsible for developing the fundamental skills that supports our underwriting team. The Intern will learn to review and evaluate information for various types of businesses, to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They will work closely with experienced underwriters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes a combination of activities, aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the underwriting discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and analyzing underwriting reports
- Supporting underwriters with coordinating and processing policies
- Enter policy information into policy management system
- Marketing
- Administrative assignments
- Participation with special projects, as assigned
- This internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop an understanding of underwriting guidelines as well as policy language.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in such areas as business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-motivated
- Strong organization skills
- Able to manage/prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Must be available to work 40 hours in the summer and 15-20 hours while in school
Business Unit:
Property Inland Marine
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Property Manager
Align your degree with property management
J-1 Trainee eligibility requires a degree in a field directly related to your training program. Real estate management, business administration, or urban planning degrees satisfy this requirement. A hospitality degree can qualify if the host role involves residential or commercial asset oversight.
Document your property management experience abroad
Designated sponsors review your foreign work history to confirm the J-1 training program builds on existing skills, not replaces entry-level learning. Gather employment letters, portfolio summaries, and lease management records before approaching any sponsor organization.
Target host employers with established training programs
Property management companies that regularly host J-1 trainees already have documented training plans on file with a designated sponsor. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in real estate and facilities management that actively list J-1-compatible roles.
Confirm your host employer meets E-Verify requirements
J-1 Trainee host employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to participate in most designated sponsor programs. Verify enrollment before accepting any offer, since a non-compliant host will delay or block DS-2019 issuance regardless of your qualifications.
Review the 2-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a 2-year foreign residency requirement after their program ends, which affects future H-1B or green card applications. USCIS determines this based on your home country's need for your skills and government funding of your exchange.
Negotiate training plan scope before signing offer letters
The designated sponsor, not the host employer, submits the Training or Internship Placement Plan to the State Department. Confirm with your potential host that the plan covers property operations, tenant relations, and financial reporting, since sponsors reject vague or overly narrow training scopes.
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Find Property Manager JobsProperty Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Property Manager role?
The Trainee category fits professionals who have a degree in a related field and at least one year of post-degree work experience abroad. The Intern category applies if you are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a foreign university. Both categories allow property management training at a U.S. host employer, but the eligibility criteria and maximum program durations differ.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a property management position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your exchange program. The property management company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. This distinction matters because the designated sponsor sets compliance rules, monitors your training, and can terminate your program independently of the employer.
How do I find property management companies open to hosting J-1 trainees?
Not all property management companies have existing relationships with designated sponsor organizations, which means cold outreach rarely works. Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers in real estate and facilities management that have listed J-1-compatible positions, saving time you would otherwise spend contacting companies with no hosting infrastructure in place.
Can a property management training program lead to full-time employment in the U.S.?
A J-1 program does not confer any post-completion work authorization. After your program ends, you must leave the U.S. or change to a different status, such as H-1B, before you can work for the host employer. If you are subject to the 2-year home residency requirement, you must fulfill or obtain a waiver of that requirement before most other visa categories become available to you.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a designated sponsor?
Sponsors require proof of your foreign degree, official transcripts, an employment verification letter from your current or most recent employer abroad, a current resume showing property management responsibilities, and a letter from the prospective host employer describing the proposed training program. Having these documents ready before initial contact speeds up the DS-2019 application process significantly.
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