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Recruitment Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while the hiring firm serves as your host organization.
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08/20/2026
Recruiting Lead - Leadership Development Programs
Build the Next Generation of Leaders at DaVita. DaVita’s Redwoods Program is a premier leadership pipeline that attracts and develops top undergraduate, MBA, and internal talent into future enterprise leaders. This program plays a critical role in shaping DaVita’s leadership bench and delivering high-impact talent across the organization.
Role Summary
The Redwoods Program Lead is a strategic operator responsible for overseeing DaVita’s Redwoods Leadership Development campus recruiting and summer internship program. As a Program Lead on the team, this role provides an opportunity for individuals looking to expand their impact through broader ownership and executive visibility. You will drive high-impact initiatives with extensive travel, stakeholder exposure, and a strong learning and development focus. While your primary focus will be on early-career and MBA talent strategy, you will also help modernize our recruitment stack by leveraging AI and data reporting to measure the program's success and ROI. We are looking for an ambitious leader who is passionate about talent development and eager to incorporate innovative tech solutions into our workflows.
Core Responsibilities
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Campus Recruiting & Program Execution Support
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Develop and drive targeted campus recruiting strategies, managing relationships with core schools and leading internal school teams to maximize candidate engagement.
- Travel to top universities and key DaVita events to execute on-campus recruiting strategies across top-tier undergraduate and MBA programs, acting as a primary ambassador to identify the right candidate profiles.
- Actively participate in talent evaluation and candidate assessment during campus events and final-round interviews, and evaluate intern performance to make full-time offer decisions.
-
Support Denver-based intern programming by coordinating logistics, from executive exposure sessions to organizing final report-out rubrics for managers.
-
Stakeholder & Candidate Experience
-
Act as a trusted partner to regional stakeholders (DVPs, RODs) and interviewers, gaining significant executive exposure.
- Prepare and deliver executive readouts on recruiting progress, cohort quality, and overall program health to senior leadership.
- Provide learning and development coaching to managers and interviewers on how to effectively assess and manage early-career talent.
- Manage the overarching candidate journey, ensuring a highly transparent, efficient process from the first screen through Super Day to reduce mid-cycle drop-offs.
-
Analyze recruiting data to identify process improvements, and overhaul stakeholder and candidate surveys to be shorter, timelier, and actionable.
-
AI, Technology, Data & Continuous Improvement
-
Evaluate, implement, and manage AI-driven recruiting tools and automation to streamline interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and real-time post-interview feedback collection.
- Transition the team away from highly manual administrative work by building interconnected systems across Recruiting, HR, and IT.
- Define what "winning" looks like by setting goals, tracking metrics, and driving towards targets.
- Lead process optimization initiatives across the recruiting lifecycle, standardizing workflows and creating scalable playbooks to improve overall team efficiency.
Success Profile
- Stakeholder & Candidate Management: Builds strong relationships with the Redwoods manager team, enterprise leadership, and candidates. Communicates clearly and professionally at all levels.
- Execution Excellence & Operating in Ambiguity: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Anticipates and resolves logistical challenges, adapting quickly to evolving priorities or last-minute changes.
- Ownership & Accountability: Proactively manages timelines, risks, and follow-ups. Takes full ownership of complex workstreams, identifying and resolving issues with minimal direction.
- Strategic Tech-Adoption: Successfully identifies ROI-positive technology investments and champions the adoption of AI to eliminate bottlenecks.
Qualifications
Required
- Located in Denver, Co.
- 3+ years of experience in program management, HR/Recruiting operations, or campus recruiting.
- Demonstrated experience owning and optimizing technology platforms (ATS, CRM) and reporting/data tools.
- Familiarity with utilizing AI tools to drive process automation, data analysis, or candidate screening.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Willingness to travel for campus recruiting and events.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous experience operating within early-career, MBA, or leadership development programs.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior coordinators/administrators.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-SM5
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $70,000.00 - $106,000.00/year. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
Posting Date
08/20/2026
Recruiting Lead - Leadership Development Programs
Build the Next Generation of Leaders at DaVita. DaVita’s Redwoods Program is a premier leadership pipeline that attracts and develops top undergraduate, MBA, and internal talent into future enterprise leaders. This program plays a critical role in shaping DaVita’s leadership bench and delivering high-impact talent across the organization.
Role Summary
The Redwoods Program Lead is a strategic operator responsible for overseeing DaVita’s Redwoods Leadership Development campus recruiting and summer internship program. As a Program Lead on the team, this role provides an opportunity for individuals looking to expand their impact through broader ownership and executive visibility. You will drive high-impact initiatives with extensive travel, stakeholder exposure, and a strong learning and development focus. While your primary focus will be on early-career and MBA talent strategy, you will also help modernize our recruitment stack by leveraging AI and data reporting to measure the program's success and ROI. We are looking for an ambitious leader who is passionate about talent development and eager to incorporate innovative tech solutions into our workflows.
Core Responsibilities
-
Campus Recruiting & Program Execution Support
-
Develop and drive targeted campus recruiting strategies, managing relationships with core schools and leading internal school teams to maximize candidate engagement.
- Travel to top universities and key DaVita events to execute on-campus recruiting strategies across top-tier undergraduate and MBA programs, acting as a primary ambassador to identify the right candidate profiles.
- Actively participate in talent evaluation and candidate assessment during campus events and final-round interviews, and evaluate intern performance to make full-time offer decisions.
-
Support Denver-based intern programming by coordinating logistics, from executive exposure sessions to organizing final report-out rubrics for managers.
-
Stakeholder & Candidate Experience
-
Act as a trusted partner to regional stakeholders (DVPs, RODs) and interviewers, gaining significant executive exposure.
- Prepare and deliver executive readouts on recruiting progress, cohort quality, and overall program health to senior leadership.
- Provide learning and development coaching to managers and interviewers on how to effectively assess and manage early-career talent.
- Manage the overarching candidate journey, ensuring a highly transparent, efficient process from the first screen through Super Day to reduce mid-cycle drop-offs.
-
Analyze recruiting data to identify process improvements, and overhaul stakeholder and candidate surveys to be shorter, timelier, and actionable.
-
AI, Technology, Data & Continuous Improvement
-
Evaluate, implement, and manage AI-driven recruiting tools and automation to streamline interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and real-time post-interview feedback collection.
- Transition the team away from highly manual administrative work by building interconnected systems across Recruiting, HR, and IT.
- Define what "winning" looks like by setting goals, tracking metrics, and driving towards targets.
- Lead process optimization initiatives across the recruiting lifecycle, standardizing workflows and creating scalable playbooks to improve overall team efficiency.
Success Profile
- Stakeholder & Candidate Management: Builds strong relationships with the Redwoods manager team, enterprise leadership, and candidates. Communicates clearly and professionally at all levels.
- Execution Excellence & Operating in Ambiguity: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Anticipates and resolves logistical challenges, adapting quickly to evolving priorities or last-minute changes.
- Ownership & Accountability: Proactively manages timelines, risks, and follow-ups. Takes full ownership of complex workstreams, identifying and resolving issues with minimal direction.
- Strategic Tech-Adoption: Successfully identifies ROI-positive technology investments and champions the adoption of AI to eliminate bottlenecks.
Qualifications
Required
- Located in Denver, Co.
- 3+ years of experience in program management, HR/Recruiting operations, or campus recruiting.
- Demonstrated experience owning and optimizing technology platforms (ATS, CRM) and reporting/data tools.
- Familiarity with utilizing AI tools to drive process automation, data analysis, or candidate screening.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Willingness to travel for campus recruiting and events.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous experience operating within early-career, MBA, or leadership development programs.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior coordinators/administrators.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-SM5
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $70,000.00 - $106,000.00/year. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Recruitment Consultant
Frame your CV around measurable recruiting outcomes
J-1 visa Trainee program reviewers expect a training plan tied to skill development, not routine work. Quantify sourcing metrics, candidate pipeline results, or placement rates from previous roles to demonstrate the professional-level experience that justifies a Trainee designation over Intern.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility before applying
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've graduated, you need the Trainee category, which requires at least one year of relevant post-secondary education plus prior work experience in recruitment or human resources.
Search for host employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by roles and industries where J-1 exchange visitors are routinely hosted. Recruitment Consultant positions at staffing agencies and talent acquisition firms appear regularly, and Migrate Mate surfaces them alongside relevant sponsorship context so you can target outreach efficiently.
Target staffing firms with existing international training programs
Staffing agencies that operate globally or hold professional employer organization status are more likely to have completed DS-2019 paperwork before. Ask during interviews whether the firm has previously hosted J-1 Trainees, and request to speak with their HR compliance contact directly.
Confirm the two-year home residency rule applies to your situation
Some J-1 Trainee participants from countries with skills shortage agreements or government-funded exchanges must return home for two years before switching to H-1B visa or green card status. Verify your country and funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Review the individualized training plan before signing
Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, prepares and approves the DS-7002 training plan. Confirm it reflects actual recruitment skill-building activities, such as talent assessment methodologies and client management, rather than generic administrative tasks that can trigger compliance issues later.
Recruitment Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Recruitment Consultant role?
Current students pursuing business, HR, or related degrees typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals who have graduated and have at least one year of prior work experience in recruitment or human resources qualify under the Trainee category. The distinction matters because eligibility criteria, program duration limits, and DS-2019 requirements differ between the two.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Recruitment Consultant position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues the DS-2019 form and holds legal responsibility for your exchange program. The staffing firm or corporate recruiting team where you work is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. You must secure both relationships before your program begins.
How do I find U.S. firms willing to host a J-1 Trainee in a recruitment role?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers and open Recruitment Consultant roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor programs. Focus your search on staffing agencies, executive search firms, and corporate talent acquisition teams, as these employers are more familiar with training plan obligations and exchange visitor compliance requirements.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Recruitment Consultants on J-1?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your participation is funded by your home government, if USCIS has identified your country on the skills-shortage list, or if your exchange program is government-sponsored. Confirm whether this requirement applies to your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.
Can a Recruitment Consultant on J-1 transition to an H-1B after the program ends?
Yes, if the two-year home residency requirement does not apply or has been waived. Recruitment Consultant roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Your host employer would need to file the H-1B petition through USCIS, and you would need to comply with standard H-1B cap and lottery rules.