J-1 Visa Retail Key Holder Jobs
Retail Key Holder positions in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. These roles involve supervisory floor responsibilities, inventory management, and team leadership, all trackable in a structured training plan required for J-1 sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Pharmacy: Outpatient
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Rotating weekends evening hours available
Pay Range
$25.00 - $26.00
Major Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as:
- filling medication orders
- delivering medications
- compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
- interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.
Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Intern registration: NC, SC, GA
- Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)
- Permit: AL
- Certification: SC
- Tech registration: WI
Education Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program required.
Experience Required:
No specific experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient computer skills
- Works well with management and pharmacy staff
- Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
- Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
- Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
- Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
- Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
- Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Education:
No additional education necessary
Preferred Certificate/License:
No additional certification or license necessary
Preferred Experience:
No additional experience necessary
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
No additional knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department: Pharmacy: Outpatient
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Rotating weekends evening hours available
Pay Range
$25.00 - $26.00
Major Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as:
- filling medication orders
- delivering medications
- compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
- interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.
Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Intern registration: NC, SC, GA
- Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)
- Permit: AL
- Certification: SC
- Tech registration: WI
Education Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program required.
Experience Required:
No specific experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient computer skills
- Works well with management and pharmacy staff
- Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
- Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
- Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
- Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
- Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
- Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Education:
No additional education necessary
Preferred Certificate/License:
No additional certification or license necessary
Preferred Experience:
No additional experience necessary
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
No additional knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Retail Key Holder
Document supervisory duties before applying
Your J-1 training plan must tie each retail task to a learning objective. Log current responsibilities, opening procedures, cash reconciliation, staff delegation, so your host employer can build a compliant plan around real duties.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
If you're currently enrolled in a post-secondary program, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant professional experience, Trainee is the correct category. Applying under the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance.
Search for host employers using Migrate Mate
Retail chains with structured management development programs are more likely to accommodate a J-1 training plan. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively posting Key Holder and retail supervisor roles aligned with exchange visitor programs.
Confirm your host employer uses E-Verify
Designated J-1 sponsors require host employers to verify work authorization. Retailers not enrolled in E-Verify may be rejected by the sponsor organization during host vetting, stalling your placement before the DS-2019 is ever issued.
Request a written training plan before signing
The DS-7002 training plan must specify weekly objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedules. Ask your prospective host employer to draft it before you accept the offer, a vague or incomplete plan is the most common cause of J-1 sponsor rejection.
Check for a two-year home residency requirement
If your country of nationality appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your program is government-funded, you may face a two-year home residency requirement after program completion. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before making long-term career plans.
Retail Key Holder J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Retail Key Holder role?
Most Retail Key Holder placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have a degree or professional certificate plus at least one year of experience outside the U.S., or five years of relevant work experience. Current post-secondary students may qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead, provided the role connects to their field of study.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a retail position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not the retail employer itself. The employer acts as the host organization and signs the DS-7002 training plan. The designated sponsor reviews the training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors program compliance throughout your stay.
How do I find retail employers willing to host a J-1 exchange visitor?
Not all retailers are set up to host J-1 participants, since they need to commit to a structured training plan and sponsor vetting. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers posting Key Holder and retail supervisor roles that align with exchange visitor programs, saving significant time compared to cold outreach to recruiters unfamiliar with the J-1 structure.
Can a Retail Key Holder role satisfy the training plan requirements?
Yes, provided the training plan is specific and progressive. A compliant DS-7002 for a Key Holder role typically covers inventory control systems, loss prevention protocols, shift supervision, and customer escalation procedures, each tied to a defined learning objective and timeline. Generic descriptions like 'assisting with daily operations' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors during review.
Does a Key Holder role ever trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It can, if your J-1 program is government-financed or your home country's government sponsored your exchange, or if your occupation appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List published by the State Department. Retail management skills are not commonly listed, but you should verify your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a placement and making relocation plans.