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Strategic Account Executive roles in the U.S. are typically accessible to exchange visitors under the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level and field. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated J-1 sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the central challenge for candidates at this level.
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. The Office of the Korea Chair is devoted to building an active policy research program in Washington, DC on the Korean peninsula. The CSIS Korea Chair conducts independent policy research on issues critical to the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Asia more broadly; convenes public and private sector stakeholders in Washington and Seoul; and advances a greater understanding of Korean policy issues to policymakers and the public at large. Korea Chair interns gain experience in the areas of professional writing development, policy-research, data collection, and event planning. Due to our fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters able to engage in a wide variety of logistical tasks, event management assistance, and research/writing work. We are hiring two full-time interns. Only in extraordinary circumstances will part-time interns be considered. The 2026 internship will largely focus on work for the Korea Chair and also the Korea Chair’s project, Beyond Parallel: Bringing Transparency and Understanding to Korea.
We are specifically looking for interns with experience or coursework in at least one of the following areas:
- Compiling and coding qualitative data
- Korean or Chinese language abilities are strongly preferred
- Mapping and satellite imagery
Please indicate in your cover letter which of the above skill sets you have. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Compile and code qualitative data
- Contribute to the development and management of databases for Beyond Parallel
- Gather, organize, and input data on infrastructure projects and related primary source documents
- Monitor current events related to the Korean peninsula and write weekly policy issue briefs on topics including, but not limited to, unification planning, South Korean domestic politics, trade, & economics, the U.S.-Korea alliance, North Korea, and regional relations
- Provide logistical and administrative support, including social media outreach and contact database management
- Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing
- Assist in spot and background research for staff
- Assist in research and writing for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
Knowledge, Education, And Experience
- Excellent attention to detail, good organizational abilities, professional demeanor, general office skills and strong computer skills
- Have a demonstrated interest in the Korean peninsula and Asia
- Experience or coursework in compiling and coding qualitative data
- Background in mapping and satellite imagery
- Good social media (Bluesky, Twitter/X & Instagram), Photoshop, Canva, Excel and coding skills preferred
- Possess strong writing and research skills
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess good understanding of the research with and usage of primary sources
- Willingness to complete administrative and logistical tasks
- Ability to work independently as well as closely with a team with a strong work ethic
- Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Be at least a junior in an undergraduate degree program and have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Ability to commit to working 35 hours per week
- Korean, Japanese or Chinese language abilities strongly preferred
Physical Requirements And Work Conditions
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, and college transcript at https://careers.csis.org/opportunities.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Summary
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe. The Office of the Korea Chair is devoted to building an active policy research program in Washington, DC on the Korean peninsula. The CSIS Korea Chair conducts independent policy research on issues critical to the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Asia more broadly; convenes public and private sector stakeholders in Washington and Seoul; and advances a greater understanding of Korean policy issues to policymakers and the public at large. Korea Chair interns gain experience in the areas of professional writing development, policy-research, data collection, and event planning. Due to our fast-paced work environment, interns should be motivated self-starters able to engage in a wide variety of logistical tasks, event management assistance, and research/writing work. We are hiring two full-time interns. Only in extraordinary circumstances will part-time interns be considered. The 2026 internship will largely focus on work for the Korea Chair and also the Korea Chair’s project, Beyond Parallel: Bringing Transparency and Understanding to Korea.
We are specifically looking for interns with experience or coursework in at least one of the following areas:
- Compiling and coding qualitative data
- Korean or Chinese language abilities are strongly preferred
- Mapping and satellite imagery
Please indicate in your cover letter which of the above skill sets you have. The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience ($18.00/hour for current undergraduate hires, $19.00/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree, and $20.00/hour for hires with a master’s degree).
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Compile and code qualitative data
- Contribute to the development and management of databases for Beyond Parallel
- Gather, organize, and input data on infrastructure projects and related primary source documents
- Monitor current events related to the Korean peninsula and write weekly policy issue briefs on topics including, but not limited to, unification planning, South Korean domestic politics, trade, & economics, the U.S.-Korea alliance, North Korea, and regional relations
- Provide logistical and administrative support, including social media outreach and contact database management
- Assist in event planning, preparations, and staffing
- Assist in spot and background research for staff
- Assist in research and writing for articles, conference reports, event summaries, grant proposals, and other such projects as dictated by program needs
Knowledge, Education, And Experience
- Excellent attention to detail, good organizational abilities, professional demeanor, general office skills and strong computer skills
- Have a demonstrated interest in the Korean peninsula and Asia
- Experience or coursework in compiling and coding qualitative data
- Background in mapping and satellite imagery
- Good social media (Bluesky, Twitter/X & Instagram), Photoshop, Canva, Excel and coding skills preferred
- Possess strong writing and research skills
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess good understanding of the research with and usage of primary sources
- Willingness to complete administrative and logistical tasks
- Ability to work independently as well as closely with a team with a strong work ethic
- Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Be at least a junior in an undergraduate degree program and have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Ability to commit to working 35 hours per week
- Korean, Japanese or Chinese language abilities strongly preferred
Physical Requirements And Work Conditions
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter, and college transcript at https://careers.csis.org/opportunities.
Required Skills
Required Experience
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Align your training plan with sales competencies
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your learning objectives to specific Strategic Account Executive skills, such as enterprise pipeline management, solution selling, and CRM proficiency. Generic plans get flagged by designated sponsors during review.
Target host employers with existing J-1 host agreements
Companies that have previously hosted J-1 Trainees or Specialists already have compliance infrastructure in place. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively open to exchange visitors in business development and enterprise sales roles.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
If you graduated within the past year and are applying J-1 Trainee experience, your training plan cannot replicate employment. If you have five or more years of field experience, the J-1 Specialist category is the appropriate program and has different eligibility documentation requirements.
Verify your role meets program field classifications
J-1 business Trainee programs are administered under specific occupational fields. Check your job title's O*NET classification to confirm it falls under business, commerce, or management before a designated sponsor reviews your application materials.
Confirm your host employer's 30-day onboarding window
After your DS-2019 is issued, you must begin your program within 30 days of the start date on the form. Negotiate your offer letter start date with your host employer only after your designated sponsor confirms DS-2019 processing timelines.
Document quota-exempt status for home residency planning
Some Strategic Account Executive roles are funded through government contracts or involve technology transfer, which can trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your host employer's work falls under these categories before accepting an offer.
Strategic Account Executive J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Strategic Account Executive role?
Most Strategic Account Executive candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they graduated within the past 12 months, or the J-1 Specialist category if they have five or more years of professional experience in business, sales, or a related field. The Trainee category is the more common path for early-career candidates entering enterprise sales roles in the U.S.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and monitor your training plan compliance. Your host employer, the company where you work as a Strategic Account Executive, coordinates with the designated sponsor but is not the legal visa sponsor under State Department rules.
Can I search for Strategic Account Executive roles that are open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and open positions that align with J-1 sponsorship eligibility, making it easier to identify host companies in business development and enterprise sales that are already familiar with the exchange visitor program requirements.
Does a Strategic Account Executive role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your country of origin and whether your host employer receives U.S. government funding or your role involves transferring specialized skills back to your home country. Not all Strategic Account Executive placements trigger this requirement, but you should confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects your ability to switch to H-1B visa or a green card pathway afterward.
What documents should I have ready before approaching a host employer about J-1 sponsorship?
You should have your academic transcripts or proof of field experience ready, a draft training objective statement specific to Strategic Account Executive competencies, and your passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended program start date. Host employers need to submit a completed training plan to the designated sponsor, so having your background documentation organized accelerates that step considerably.