J-1 Visa Service Team Member Jobs
Service Team Member roles in hospitality, recreation, and food service are common placements under the J-1 visa Intern and Trainee program categories, both administered by State Department-designated sponsors who issue your DS-2019. Finding a host employer willing to structure a formal training plan is the key to unlocking sponsorship.
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This is a paid year-round internship designed for a student to work while completing their degree.
The emphasis of this position will be to conduct financial and industry analysis, fulfill data and research requests and help maintain and enhance analytical tools offered by Member Solutions. The position will also support our sales and marketing efforts with our members.
In this Role you will:
- Learn the Power BI tool to support department reporting responsibilities and dashboard development.
- Research and analyze industry data from sources such as S&P Global Market Intelligence, FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Bloomberg.
- Conduct financial analysis on bank and credit union members and monitor trends within their industries.
- Support ad hoc analytics, research projects, and data-driven insights related to member business activity.
- Respond to data requests from Member Products and other internal departments.
- Maintain and enhance analytical tools developed by Member Solutions and contribute to new tool development.
- Build understanding of internal systems, data structures, and member-focused products.
Qualifications:
- One year of similar or related work experience – including work at a financial institution – is preferred.
- Twelve hours of college accounting or finance or the completion of at least sophomore year of college working toward an undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is preferred. Additionally, data analysis skills and knowledge of reporting tools is preferred.
- Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Some knowledge of data management and reporting tools is preferred.
- Knowledge and proficient use of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to operate all types of general office equipment.
FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy
FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.
Accommodation Request
Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.
Job Description
This is a paid year-round internship designed for a student to work while completing their degree.
The emphasis of this position will be to conduct financial and industry analysis, fulfill data and research requests and help maintain and enhance analytical tools offered by Member Solutions. The position will also support our sales and marketing efforts with our members.
In this Role you will:
- Learn the Power BI tool to support department reporting responsibilities and dashboard development.
- Research and analyze industry data from sources such as S&P Global Market Intelligence, FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Bloomberg.
- Conduct financial analysis on bank and credit union members and monitor trends within their industries.
- Support ad hoc analytics, research projects, and data-driven insights related to member business activity.
- Respond to data requests from Member Products and other internal departments.
- Maintain and enhance analytical tools developed by Member Solutions and contribute to new tool development.
- Build understanding of internal systems, data structures, and member-focused products.
Qualifications:
- One year of similar or related work experience – including work at a financial institution – is preferred.
- Twelve hours of college accounting or finance or the completion of at least sophomore year of college working toward an undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is preferred. Additionally, data analysis skills and knowledge of reporting tools is preferred.
- Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Some knowledge of data management and reporting tools is preferred.
- Knowledge and proficient use of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to operate all types of general office equipment.
FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy
FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.
Accommodation Request
Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Service Team Member
Build a training plan before applying
Your designated sponsor requires a DS-7002 Training Plan outlining specific learning objectives tied to your role. Draft one before you approach host employers so you can show you understand the compliance requirements from day one.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. The Trainee category is for candidates with at least one year of relevant work experience. Applying under the wrong category will stall your DS-2019 issuance.
Target employers with existing J-1 host agreements
Resorts, theme parks, and hotel groups that already hold active agreements with designated sponsors can move faster than employers starting from scratch. Search Migrate Mate to filter for Service Team Member roles at employers familiar with J-1 hosting.
Confirm the host meets DOL wage requirements
Your sponsor must certify that your compensation meets the prevailing wage for your occupational classification and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific job title before accepting any offer to verify the rate aligns.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. Confirm your country's status with your designated sponsor before signing a training agreement, since a waiver takes months to process.
Request the DS-2019 timeline in writing
Once your host employer signs off, the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, which you need before scheduling your visa interview. Ask the sponsor for their standard processing window so your start date and consular appointment can be coordinated without gaps.
Service Team Member J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Service Team Member roles?
Most Service Team Member placements fall under the Intern or Trainee category. Intern applies if you are currently enrolled in a hospitality or related degree program or graduated within the past 12 months. Trainee applies if you have completed your degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience in food service, recreation, or guest operations.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Service Team Member position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. The employer acts as the host, providing the work placement and signing the training plan. The designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department.
How do I find Service Team Member host employers that already support J-1 placements?
Search Migrate Mate to identify Service Team Member openings at employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Employers already familiar with the DS-7002 training plan process and sponsor reporting requirements move significantly faster than those encountering J-1 hosting for the first time, which reduces delays between your offer and your DS-2019 issuance.
Does a J-1 Trainee position in hospitality come with a work authorization limit?
Yes. J-1 Trainee programs in hospitality and tourism are capped at 18 months. The Intern category is capped at 12 months. Neither category is renewable under the same host employer. If you want to continue working in the U.S. after your program ends, you would need to transition to a different visa category through a separate process.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and how does it affect Service Team Member visa holders?
Some J-1 participants must return to their home country for two years before applying for certain U.S. visas, including H-1B visa and green cards. This requirement applies if your home country is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List or if your program was government-funded. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether the requirement applies to your specific situation before you commit to a placement.