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Public Relations Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host employers in PR agencies, corporate communications teams, and nonprofits hire J-1 interns for placements typically lasting up to 12 months.
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Ashley Furniture Industries | Public Relations Department
Location: Arcadia, WI
Perfect for Current College Students – Flexible School Year Schedule!
About the Role
Join the #1 furniture brand in the world as a Public Relations Intern and gain hands-on experience building Ashley's favorable image with employees, communities, business partners, and the public. You'll assist with community outreach, event coordination, and communications—with a major focus on Ashley for the Arts, one of Wisconsin's largest charity events and a 3-day music and arts festival!
Flexible Schedule for Students:
✔️ 40 hours/week during school breaks (summer, winter, spring break)
✔️ Flexible hours during the school year to accommodate your class schedule
✔️ Perfect opportunity to gain real-world PR experience while completing your degree!
Support Ashley for the Arts Festival (Summer Focus)
- Assist in execution of event promotion to surrounding communities
- Build reports on vendor and participant updates
- Maintain accurate inventory of merchandise and supplies
- Provide customer service via inbox, telephone, and in-person inquiries
- Coordinate community outreach initiatives and events
Public Relations & Communications Support
- Prepare and distribute information to internal and external contacts on behalf of Ashley Furniture and Ashley for the Arts
- Implement communication strategies set by the Public Relations department
- Document and update standard operating procedures related to events
- General office and administrative support
Event Coordination & Community Engagement
- Assist in coordination of community outreach initiatives and events
- Build positive relationships with employees, media agents, business partners, and the public
- Support event planning and execution for one of Wisconsin's largest charity events
What You Bring
Education
Currently earning a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong writing skills and professional email/telephone etiquette
- Planning, project management, and coordination skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Why Ashley?
- Flexible schedule– 40 hours during breaks, flexible hours during school year to fit your classes
- Real-world PR experience – work on major community events, communications, and media relations
- Hands-on festival experience – lead role in Ashley for the Arts, Wisconsin's largest charity music and arts festival
- Fortune 500 company – build your resume with the #1 furniture brand worldwide
- Mentorship opportunity – work directly with Sr. Manager of Community Relations
- Community impact – support charitable initiatives and community outreach
- Professional development – gain skills in event planning, communications, and public relations
Ready to Launch Your PR Career with Ashley?
If you're a motivated college student looking for flexible, hands-on PR experience with a Fortune 500 company, apply now and join the team behind one of Wisconsin's largest charity events!
Ashley Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Public Relations Intern
Ashley Furniture Industries | Public Relations Department
Location: Arcadia, WI
Perfect for Current College Students – Flexible School Year Schedule!
About the Role
Join the #1 furniture brand in the world as a Public Relations Intern and gain hands-on experience building Ashley's favorable image with employees, communities, business partners, and the public. You'll assist with community outreach, event coordination, and communications—with a major focus on Ashley for the Arts, one of Wisconsin's largest charity events and a 3-day music and arts festival!
Flexible Schedule for Students:
✔️ 40 hours/week during school breaks (summer, winter, spring break)
✔️ Flexible hours during the school year to accommodate your class schedule
✔️ Perfect opportunity to gain real-world PR experience while completing your degree!
Support Ashley for the Arts Festival (Summer Focus)
- Assist in execution of event promotion to surrounding communities
- Build reports on vendor and participant updates
- Maintain accurate inventory of merchandise and supplies
- Provide customer service via inbox, telephone, and in-person inquiries
- Coordinate community outreach initiatives and events
Public Relations & Communications Support
- Prepare and distribute information to internal and external contacts on behalf of Ashley Furniture and Ashley for the Arts
- Implement communication strategies set by the Public Relations department
- Document and update standard operating procedures related to events
- General office and administrative support
Event Coordination & Community Engagement
- Assist in coordination of community outreach initiatives and events
- Build positive relationships with employees, media agents, business partners, and the public
- Support event planning and execution for one of Wisconsin's largest charity events
What You Bring
Education
Currently earning a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong writing skills and professional email/telephone etiquette
- Planning, project management, and coordination skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Why Ashley?
- Flexible schedule– 40 hours during breaks, flexible hours during school year to fit your classes
- Real-world PR experience – work on major community events, communications, and media relations
- Hands-on festival experience – lead role in Ashley for the Arts, Wisconsin's largest charity music and arts festival
- Fortune 500 company – build your resume with the #1 furniture brand worldwide
- Mentorship opportunity – work directly with Sr. Manager of Community Relations
- Community impact – support charitable initiatives and community outreach
- Professional development – gain skills in event planning, communications, and public relations
Ready to Launch Your PR Career with Ashley?
If you're a motivated college student looking for flexible, hands-on PR experience with a Fortune 500 company, apply now and join the team behind one of Wisconsin's largest charity events!
Ashley Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Public Relations Intern
Align your DS-2019 dates with internship timelines
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 with fixed program start and end dates. Confirm your host employer's internship window before the sponsor submits paperwork, because changing dates mid-program requires a formal extension request and additional sponsor approval.
Document your PR coursework for sponsor eligibility
J-1 Intern eligibility requires enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program directly related to the internship field. Gather transcripts, a letter from your academic advisor, and course descriptions that connect your communications or public relations studies to the specific host employer role.
Verify the host employer can sign a training plan
Your host employer must complete a structured training plan outlining your specific PR tasks, supervision schedule, and learning objectives. Agencies without a dedicated HR function sometimes delay this step, so confirm early that a supervisor can complete the required CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE training plan documentation.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned PR roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. public relations employers and internship roles that are open to J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by visa category before applying saves time and avoids targeting positions where the host has no experience hosting sponsored interns.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants must return home for two years before changing to certain U.S. visa statuses. Check your DS-2019 and consult your designated sponsor before accepting a PR internship if your government funded your exchange or your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List.
Request your SEVIS fee receipt before the consular interview
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee must be paid and the receipt confirmed before your visa interview. PR interns sometimes overlook this because the designated sponsor, not the host employer, initiates SEVIS registration, creating a timing gap between the job offer and visa application readiness.
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Find Public Relations Intern JobsPublic Relations Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to public relations intern roles?
The J-1 Intern category applies to current post-secondary students and graduates who completed their degree within the past 12 months. It covers placements in fields directly related to the intern's course of study, which includes communications, journalism, and public relations. If you graduated more than 12 months ago, you would need to qualify under the J-1 Trainee category instead, which has different eligibility criteria and a longer maximum program duration.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a PR internship -- the employer or a designated organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your host employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and IIE issue the DS-2019 form that makes you eligible for a J-1 visa. The PR agency or company you work for is the host employer. They provide the internship and sign the training plan, but they do not hold the legal sponsorship role under State Department regulations.
How do I find PR internships where the host employer is open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standard job listings do not specify J-1 host eligibility, which makes targeting the right employers difficult. Migrate Mate lets you search for public relations roles and filter by visa category, helping you identify host employers who have experience working with designated sponsors and exchange visitor interns. Approaching employers who already understand the training plan and DS-2019 process significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through during the sponsorship coordination stage.
Can I extend my J-1 public relations internship if my host employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible but must be approved by your designated sponsor before your current DS-2019 end date. Your host employer cannot grant an extension independently. The J-1 Intern category allows a maximum total program duration of 12 months. If you are already at the 12-month limit, an extension is not available and you would need to depart or transition to a different visa status through the appropriate process.
What training plan documents does the host employer need to prepare before I can get my DS-2019?
Your host employer must complete a Form DS-7002 training plan, which details your specific PR tasks, supervision structure, and the skills you will develop. The plan must be signed by both your supervisor and your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. Sponsors require this document to confirm the placement is a genuine learning experience rather than standard employment. Gaps or vague task descriptions are the most common reason sponsors delay or reject training plan approval.
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