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Service Specialist roles in training, hospitality, and technical support can qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program categories, depending on your career stage and host organization. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. host employer provides the hands-on placement.
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Advertising Department CO FS GROUNDS Recycling
Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
Position Title Student Employment - Waste Reduction Specialist Intern
Posting Number 08277
Position Number 08277
Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Description
ECU Sustainability Program and ECU Recycling Services are currently seeking a Waste Reduction Specialist Intern to assist with a number of activities through the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. There is a possibility to continue working into Summer followed by the 2027-2028 school year if job performance is satisfactory. The student selected for this competitive role will be responsible for the following:
- Facilitating monthly Litter Cleanups at the Town Creek Culvert – recruiting groups of student volunteers, picking up bags, gloves, and pickers and taking them to the parking lot at the Willis Building, providing supplies to volunteers and participating in the litter cleanup, compiling collected trash for pickup, and taking a group photo to post on social media.
- Social media for ECU Recycles – the intern will need to create an Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok account for ECU Recycles to post campus recycling tips and rules as well as volunteer opportunities and general information about the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
- America Recycles Day – the intern will work in collaboration with the ECU Recycling Coordinator and Sustainability Outreach Specialist to plan, promote, and host an event on campus to raise awareness about recycling and waste reduction.
- Waste Audits – the intern will work with the ECU Recycling Coordinator to conduct waste audits for campus departments working on Green Office Program certification. In addition, the student will support Sustainability Clubs and SGA with any waste audit projects in the residence halls, academic buildings, or administrative facilities on campus.
- Todd Dining Hall Recycling – the intern will need to check the recycling dumpster behind Todd Dining Hall 3 times per week for the first 6 weeks of the fall semester. We are facilitating a pilot project to recycle plastic and metal from the back of the kitchen and need to monitor the volume of materials being recycled.
- Compost Pilot Projects – the intern will work with the ECU Sustainability Manager to monitor the progress and address any concerns associated with two compost pilot projects: one at the Belk Building off Charles Blvd. and one at the Allied Health Sciences Building on Health Sciences Campus.
- “Recycle Right” Campaign – intern will work with the SGA Sustainability Director and the Sustainable Development Committee, Student Sustainability Clubs, and Student Athletes to promote recycling cans and bottles at athletic events and other big events on campus like Get A Clue, Barefoot on the Mall, Campus Sustainability Day, Earth Day Festival, and others. Campus Race to Zero Waste – intern will work with the Sustainability Outreach Specialist and Campus Living to promote this waste reduction and recycling competition in residence halls and online during the spring semester.
- Tailgate Recycling – intern will recruit student volunteers and use an ECU pickup truck to stop at the most popular tailgate lots and distribute blue recycling bags and educate tailgaters about proper recycling practices. This means that the student selected for this position must be available and willing to work during the 4 hours leading up to kickoff for each of the home games scheduled for the fall 2026 season as well as the day after each game to help ECU Recycling Services staff collect all the recyclables from the tailgate lots.
In addition, the student intern may be asked to help with promotions and setup for campus sustainability events, writing articles for the monthly newsletter, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Health, Sustainable Tourism, Environmental Health, Public Administration, Recreation and Park Management.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Transportation will be required and the student will need to be able to get certified to drive a state vehicle prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Please upload your resume and cover letter as well as send to Charles Suggs (suggsas@ecu.edu)
Additional Instructions to Applicants
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Open Date 06/16/2026
Close Date 07/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Position Information
Advertising Department CO FS GROUNDS Recycling
Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
Position Title Student Employment - Waste Reduction Specialist Intern
Posting Number 08277
Position Number 08277
Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Description
ECU Sustainability Program and ECU Recycling Services are currently seeking a Waste Reduction Specialist Intern to assist with a number of activities through the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. There is a possibility to continue working into Summer followed by the 2027-2028 school year if job performance is satisfactory. The student selected for this competitive role will be responsible for the following:
- Facilitating monthly Litter Cleanups at the Town Creek Culvert – recruiting groups of student volunteers, picking up bags, gloves, and pickers and taking them to the parking lot at the Willis Building, providing supplies to volunteers and participating in the litter cleanup, compiling collected trash for pickup, and taking a group photo to post on social media.
- Social media for ECU Recycles – the intern will need to create an Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok account for ECU Recycles to post campus recycling tips and rules as well as volunteer opportunities and general information about the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
- America Recycles Day – the intern will work in collaboration with the ECU Recycling Coordinator and Sustainability Outreach Specialist to plan, promote, and host an event on campus to raise awareness about recycling and waste reduction.
- Waste Audits – the intern will work with the ECU Recycling Coordinator to conduct waste audits for campus departments working on Green Office Program certification. In addition, the student will support Sustainability Clubs and SGA with any waste audit projects in the residence halls, academic buildings, or administrative facilities on campus.
- Todd Dining Hall Recycling – the intern will need to check the recycling dumpster behind Todd Dining Hall 3 times per week for the first 6 weeks of the fall semester. We are facilitating a pilot project to recycle plastic and metal from the back of the kitchen and need to monitor the volume of materials being recycled.
- Compost Pilot Projects – the intern will work with the ECU Sustainability Manager to monitor the progress and address any concerns associated with two compost pilot projects: one at the Belk Building off Charles Blvd. and one at the Allied Health Sciences Building on Health Sciences Campus.
- “Recycle Right” Campaign – intern will work with the SGA Sustainability Director and the Sustainable Development Committee, Student Sustainability Clubs, and Student Athletes to promote recycling cans and bottles at athletic events and other big events on campus like Get A Clue, Barefoot on the Mall, Campus Sustainability Day, Earth Day Festival, and others. Campus Race to Zero Waste – intern will work with the Sustainability Outreach Specialist and Campus Living to promote this waste reduction and recycling competition in residence halls and online during the spring semester.
- Tailgate Recycling – intern will recruit student volunteers and use an ECU pickup truck to stop at the most popular tailgate lots and distribute blue recycling bags and educate tailgaters about proper recycling practices. This means that the student selected for this position must be available and willing to work during the 4 hours leading up to kickoff for each of the home games scheduled for the fall 2026 season as well as the day after each game to help ECU Recycling Services staff collect all the recyclables from the tailgate lots.
In addition, the student intern may be asked to help with promotions and setup for campus sustainability events, writing articles for the monthly newsletter, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Health, Sustainable Tourism, Environmental Health, Public Administration, Recreation and Park Management.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Transportation will be required and the student will need to be able to get certified to drive a state vehicle prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
Please upload your resume and cover letter as well as send to Charles Suggs (suggsas@ecu.edu)
Additional Instructions to Applicants
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Open Date 06/16/2026
Close Date 07/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Service Specialist
Match your category before applying anywhere
The J-1 visa Trainee category covers early-career professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, while the Specialist category requires substantial expertise in a specialized field. Applying under the wrong category can delay or void your DS-2019 issuance.
Build a training plan before the interview
Your designated sponsor requires a structured Training or Exchange Visitor Program document before issuing a DS-2019. Draft your proposed learning objectives, timeline, and supervisor details in advance so your host employer can co-sign it without delay.
Search for J-1 host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Service Specialist roles at U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Targeting employers already familiar with the host organization process cuts onboarding friction and speeds up your sponsor paperwork.
Verify your host employer's SEVIS compliance history
Host organizations must agree to SEVIS reporting obligations and cooperate with your designated sponsor throughout your program. Ask recruiters directly whether they've hosted J-1 exchange visitors before and which designated sponsor they've worked with.
Confirm the two-year home residency requirement early
If your home country funded your exchange or appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. USCIS and the State Department both publish eligibility details, and knowing this upfront shapes your long-term U.S. career plan.
Align your program end date with your DS-2019 validity
Your J-1 status expires on the end date printed on your DS-2019, not your visa stamp. If your Service Specialist placement extends beyond that date, your designated sponsor must amend the DS-2019 before the expiration, not after.
Service Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Service Specialist role?
Most Service Specialist positions fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. The Specialist category is reserved for professionals with expertise in a field not readily available through formal degree programs. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your credentials and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Service Specialist position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that activates your J-1 status and monitor your compliance throughout the program. Your U.S. employer is the host organization. They provide the placement and co-sign your training plan, but they do not hold sponsor designation themselves.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Service Specialists?
Search on Migrate Mate for Service Specialist openings at employers with J-1 hosting history. Targeting host organizations that have worked with designated sponsors before reduces the risk that an employer will back out once they learn about the DS-2019 process. Bring a draft training plan outline to early interviews so the employer understands exactly what their hosting commitment involves.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my Service Specialist placement runs longer than expected?
Yes, but your designated sponsor must approve and amend your DS-2019 before its current end date. Extensions are not automatic. Your host employer needs to submit updated training objectives and supervisor details to the sponsor, who then issues a revised DS-2019 through SEVIS. J-1 Trainee programs can run up to 18 months, while Specialist programs may be authorized for up to 12 months with a possible six-month extension.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Service Specialist participants?
It can. If your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your exchange was government-funded, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 program ends. This requirement bars you from changing to most work visa categories or applying for a green card until it is fulfilled or waived. USCIS and the State Department both publish guidance on waiver eligibility, and confirming your status early is essential before accepting a placement.