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Summer Associate positions in the United States are accessible to international students and early-career professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the law firm, consulting firm, or financial institution where you work serves as your host employer.
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.
Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.
Department:
School of Public Affairs
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary
The summer associate position will assist the Project on Civic Dialogue Director and Program Coordinator with projects undertaken outside of the school year. This may include collaborative work with the Deliberative Citizenship Network and more. The facilitators will design activities, assessment topics, and dialogues to be used in the 2026 - 2027 PCD courses and events.
Essential Functions:
- Drafting fact patterns.
- Identifying dialogue topics.
- Suggesting improvements for syllabi.
- Planning class presentations.
- Designing interactive activities for students in courses such as Government 352, the American Constitution, and First Amendment Moot Court.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $18.40 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
This position requires previous experience with the Project on Civic Dialogue and/or completion of GOVT 184: Dialogue for Civic Engagement and GOVT-352 with Professor Lara Schwartz. The Summer Associate will also use PCD dialogue facilitation skills to review and revitalize the existing GOVT-352 course syllabus.
Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.
Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.
Department:
School of Public Affairs
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary
The summer associate position will assist the Project on Civic Dialogue Director and Program Coordinator with projects undertaken outside of the school year. This may include collaborative work with the Deliberative Citizenship Network and more. The facilitators will design activities, assessment topics, and dialogues to be used in the 2026 - 2027 PCD courses and events.
Essential Functions:
- Drafting fact patterns.
- Identifying dialogue topics.
- Suggesting improvements for syllabi.
- Planning class presentations.
- Designing interactive activities for students in courses such as Government 352, the American Constitution, and First Amendment Moot Court.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $18.40 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
This position requires previous experience with the Project on Civic Dialogue and/or completion of GOVT 184: Dialogue for Civic Engagement and GOVT-352 with Professor Lara Schwartz. The Summer Associate will also use PCD dialogue facilitation skills to review and revitalize the existing GOVT-352 course syllabus.
Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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Confirm your program category before applying
Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program or graduation within 12 months. Trainee category applies if you've graduated and have at least one year of relevant work experience. Applying under the wrong category can invalidate your DS-2019.
Ask host employers about their designated sponsor relationship
Many law firms and consulting firms that run Summer Associate programs work with a specific designated sponsor like Cultural Vistas or IIE. Confirm early whether the host has an established sponsor relationship or expects you to arrange your own DS-2019.
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Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 visa sponsorship requirements, so you can target hosts that already understand the program structure rather than educating employers from scratch.
Prepare a training plan that maps to your degree field
Your designated sponsor requires a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing the DS-2019. Draft this document in advance with your host supervisor, ensuring each phase of the Summer Associate rotation ties directly to your academic or professional field.
Verify your host employer meets USCIS workplace standards
Designated sponsors conduct a host employer vetting review before issuing any DS-2019. Employers with fewer than five full-time U.S. workers, or those that place you at a separate worksite without oversight, routinely fail this review and delay or block your program start.
Track your 30-day grace period after the program end date
Once your J-1 program end date passes, you have a 30-day grace period to depart the United States. If you intend to convert to another visa status after your Summer Associate role ends, that process must begin before your program end date, not after.
Summer Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Summer Associate positions?
Most Summer Associate participants use the J-1 Intern category, which covers current students or individuals who graduated within the past 12 months. Early-career professionals who graduated more than a year ago and have relevant work experience qualify instead under the Trainee category. Your designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your academic status at the time you apply.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Summer Associate role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, IIE, and CIEE issue the DS-2019 form and act as your official program sponsor. The law firm, bank, or consulting firm where you complete the Summer Associate program is your host employer and is responsible for your day-to-day supervision and training.
How do I find Summer Associate host employers that support J-1 visa arrangements?
Many employers that run formal Summer Associate programs are unfamiliar with J-1 hosting requirements and may conflate it with H-1B visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate helps you identify U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus your search on hosts that already understand the program. Starting with J-1-compatible employers cuts down the time spent explaining the visa structure to recruiters.
Does the J-1 two-year home residency requirement apply to Summer Associates?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e) may apply if your program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country has listed your field as in short supply on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Your designated sponsor will note this condition on your DS-2019, and you should confirm your status before accepting a Summer Associate offer with the expectation of returning to the U.S. afterward.
What documentation does a host employer need to provide before my DS-2019 is issued?
Your designated sponsor requires a completed and signed Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002), a host employer agreement, and evidence that the host has the supervisory capacity and resources to support a structured training experience. The DS-7002 must detail the specific skills and activities for each phase of your Summer Associate rotation, and it must be signed by both the host supervisor and the exchange visitor before the sponsor releases your DS-2019.