J-1 Visa Talent Development Manager Jobs
Talent Development Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, which requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. Host employers across HR, corporate learning, and workforce consulting sectors regularly host J-1 exchange visitors in this capacity.
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: Fall 2026 Semester, starting as soon as July 1, 2026. This is a term-based position as needed, 15-20 hours each week. This work will be primarily in the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) offices and labs located in Salt Lake City, with the occasional remote work.
Position Summary:
This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate/graduate student to gain experience in talent acquisition! You will assist HCI Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and other recruiting staff, to recruit top talent to work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. You will gain exposure to the current technology HCI uses for recruiting. You will become familiar with HCI applicant tracking system (ATS) and will have the opportunity to use the system (PeopleAdmin) to help with their recruiting efforts.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Learn how to conduct an initial phone interview
- Type an overview summary of the screened candidate to present for review by the Hiring Team
- Assist with New Employee Orientation
- Coordinate interviews for open roles
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates
- Utilize Qualtrics data to share open jobs
- Reference checking on candidates in preparation to receiving an offer
- MS Outlook/Zoom scheduling
- LinkedIn – feature jobs, create tag lines to increase passive candidate pipeline
- Documenting SOP for Recruitment functions and support
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and other community fairs, displays
- Run reports to provide useful data
- Daily tracking activity for active job postings
- Update posting through external websites i.e., Handshake, indeed, Workforce Services
- Track new hires and ask for referrals
- Assist with Talent Acquisition co-wide supported events
- Bring new ideas using social media tools to recruit talent
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Must be a current UVU student.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- This internship is offered remotely or in person
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- This internship is offered remotely or in person
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Position Announcement
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: Fall 2026 Semester, starting as soon as July 1, 2026. This is a term-based position as needed, 15-20 hours each week. This work will be primarily in the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) offices and labs located in Salt Lake City, with the occasional remote work.
Position Summary:
This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate/graduate student to gain experience in talent acquisition! You will assist HCI Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and other recruiting staff, to recruit top talent to work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. You will gain exposure to the current technology HCI uses for recruiting. You will become familiar with HCI applicant tracking system (ATS) and will have the opportunity to use the system (PeopleAdmin) to help with their recruiting efforts.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Learn how to conduct an initial phone interview
- Type an overview summary of the screened candidate to present for review by the Hiring Team
- Assist with New Employee Orientation
- Coordinate interviews for open roles
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates
- Utilize Qualtrics data to share open jobs
- Reference checking on candidates in preparation to receiving an offer
- MS Outlook/Zoom scheduling
- LinkedIn – feature jobs, create tag lines to increase passive candidate pipeline
- Documenting SOP for Recruitment functions and support
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and other community fairs, displays
- Run reports to provide useful data
- Daily tracking activity for active job postings
- Update posting through external websites i.e., Handshake, indeed, Workforce Services
- Track new hires and ask for referrals
- Assist with Talent Acquisition co-wide supported events
- Bring new ideas using social media tools to recruit talent
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Must be a current UVU student.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- This internship is offered remotely or in person
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- This internship is offered remotely or in person
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Talent Development Manager
Align your training plan with HR competencies
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your proposed U.S. experience to specific talent development competencies, like needs assessment, instructional design, or performance management. Vague plans citing general HR experience get flagged by designated sponsors.
Confirm your program category before applying
Recent graduates typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category, while professionals with a degree plus one year of relevant experience qualify under Trainee. Applying to host employers under the wrong category creates delays when the designated sponsor reviews your DS-2019 eligibility.
Target employers with existing exchange visitor relationships
Host employers familiar with J-1 hosting requirements understand that the designated sponsor, not them, issues your DS-2019 and manages compliance. On Migrate Mate, you can filter for roles at organizations already set up to host J-1 exchange visitors in HR and L&D functions.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Talent development roles funded by your home government or targeting skills in shortage in your home country may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement. Verify your J-1 program classification with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Prepare credentials that demonstrate specialized training focus
Designated sponsors evaluate whether your background justifies a U.S.-based training placement. Certifications in instructional design, organizational development, or learning management systems strengthen your DS-2019 application more than general HR credentials alone.
Clarify host employer obligations before your start date
Host employers must sign your training plan and cooperate with your designated sponsor on site visits and progress reports. Confirm this commitment during the offer stage, since some smaller employers misunderstand their compliance role and withdraw after learning the requirements.
Talent Development Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Talent Development Manager role?
The J-1 Trainee category is the most common fit for Talent Development Manager positions. It covers professionals with a degree in a relevant field, like human resources, organizational psychology, or education, plus at least one year of experience. If you are still enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category may apply instead. Some senior or highly specialized roles may qualify under the Specialist category.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Talent Development Manager?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issue your DS-2019 form, monitor your exchange program compliance, and serve as your legal sponsor throughout your stay. The company where you work is the host employer, which signs your training plan but does not control the sponsorship relationship.
How do I find U.S. employers that host J-1 exchange visitors in talent development roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in HR, corporate training, and workforce development that are set up to host J-1 exchange visitors. Many host employers in this space work with L&D teams, HR consulting firms, or learning technology companies. Look for roles that reference structured training programs or rotational assignments, since those signal an employer already familiar with J-1 hosting obligations.
Is there a cap or lottery for the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category?
No. The J-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery, unlike the H-1B visa. Designated sponsors can issue DS-2019 forms year-round, so your timeline depends on your host employer's readiness and the sponsor's processing schedule, not on a quota. This makes planning more flexible, though sponsor review and training plan approval still take several weeks.
Can I stay in the U.S. and work after my J-1 Talent Development Manager program ends?
Your J-1 program period is fixed to the dates on your DS-2019, with a 30-day grace period after the end date to depart or change status. If your role qualifies, you may apply to change to H-1B or another work visa before your status expires. Professionals subject to the two-year home residency requirement must return home or obtain a waiver before changing to most other visa categories.