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Travel Coordinator roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa, most commonly under the Trainee or Intern program categories. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, so your job search starts with finding the right placement.
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Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most.
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Technology to support Stepful’s Surgical Technology program across multiple locations around the United States. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on skills instruction, supporting student remediation, and ensuring strong clinical and certification outcomes. In addition to teaching, the Clinical Educator will serve as a key on-site representative of Stepful, partnering with our clinical sites to support client onboarding and program implementation between 10-week cohorts. This role requires regular travel and close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners between cohorts. The initial 10-week cohort is expected to take place in July at an employer partner site in Lincoln, Nebraska, with future cohorts occurring in various locations. This travel-based role reports into the Program Director, Surgical Services.
What You’ll Do
Teach and facilitate skills labs and clinical instruction across assigned Stepful cohorts.
Demonstrate proper techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise practice.
Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed.
Ensure students achieve mastery of skills before advancing to clinical rotations.
Coordinate with hospital preceptors to align experiences with program goals.
Document student progress and report clinical outcomes.
Represent Stepful on client and partner calls, supporting our solutions team with implementation.
Provide insights to enhance the student and partner experience.
What You’ll Bring
Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States (this is a travel-based role!)
Current Surgical Tech certification (CST or NCCT)
3+ years of experience teaching Surgical Technology in a lab or school setting
Hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room
Strong written and oral communication skills
The ability to be hands-on, resourceful, and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
* Current BLS certification
Bonus Points If You Have
CRCST certification and/or experience teaching Sterile Processing
Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
Experience with competency-based education models
Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations
Familiarity with NCCT certification requirements
Previous experience with online or hybrid education programs
Interview Process
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
Final Panel Interview
Benefits And Compensation
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
+ Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
+ Stepful closed the last week of December
+ 15 work-from-anywhere days
+ 10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $80,000 - $95,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Stepful will cover reasonable travel expenses required for the role. This includes flights, transportation, and hotel accommodations. All travel-related expenses must be pre-approved by the employee’s manager and comply with the Company’s travel policy.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Compensation Range: $80K - $95K
About Stepful
Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most.
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time Travel Clinical Educator, Surgical Technology to support Stepful’s Surgical Technology program across multiple locations around the United States. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on skills instruction, supporting student remediation, and ensuring strong clinical and certification outcomes. In addition to teaching, the Clinical Educator will serve as a key on-site representative of Stepful, partnering with our clinical sites to support client onboarding and program implementation between 10-week cohorts. This role requires regular travel and close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners between cohorts. The initial 10-week cohort is expected to take place in July at an employer partner site in Lincoln, Nebraska, with future cohorts occurring in various locations. This travel-based role reports into the Program Director, Surgical Services.
What You’ll Do
Teach and facilitate skills labs and clinical instruction across assigned Stepful cohorts.
Demonstrate proper techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise practice.
Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed.
Ensure students achieve mastery of skills before advancing to clinical rotations.
Coordinate with hospital preceptors to align experiences with program goals.
Document student progress and report clinical outcomes.
Represent Stepful on client and partner calls, supporting our solutions team with implementation.
Provide insights to enhance the student and partner experience.
What You’ll Bring
Willingness to travel to multiple clinical sites around the United States (this is a travel-based role!)
Current Surgical Tech certification (CST or NCCT)
3+ years of experience teaching Surgical Technology in a lab or school setting
Hands-on experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room
Strong written and oral communication skills
The ability to be hands-on, resourceful, and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
* Current BLS certification
Bonus Points If You Have
CRCST certification and/or experience teaching Sterile Processing
Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field
Experience with competency-based education models
Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations
Familiarity with NCCT certification requirements
Previous experience with online or hybrid education programs
Interview Process
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
Final Panel Interview
Benefits And Compensation
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
+ Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
+ Stepful closed the last week of December
+ 15 work-from-anywhere days
+ 10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $80,000 - $95,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Stepful will cover reasonable travel expenses required for the role. This includes flights, transportation, and hotel accommodations. All travel-related expenses must be pre-approved by the employee’s manager and comply with the Company’s travel policy.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Compensation Range: $80K - $95K
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Travel Coordinator
Document your training plan before applying
Trainee and Intern category applications require a structured training plan outlining learning objectives, not just job duties. Draft this before outreach so host employers see you've already thought through the DS-2019 requirements.
Identify hosts with existing designated sponsor relationships
Travel Coordinator roles at university travel offices, NGOs, and government contractors often come with established sponsor relationships through organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. These hosts already understand the DS-2019 process, which shortens your onboarding timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Travel Coordinator roles
Filtering job listings by sponsorship type saves hours of back-and-forth with employers who don't understand J-1 hosting. Search Travel Coordinator positions on Migrate Mate to surface roles where the host is already open to the exchange visitor process.
Clarify home residency requirements before accepting an offer
Some J-1 participants in training-heavy programs face a two-year home country residency requirement after program completion. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before signing an offer, since this affects whether you can transition to H-1B or other statuses later.
Align your degree field with coordination functions
Designated sponsors verify that your academic or professional background connects to the training. A hospitality, tourism, or international affairs background maps cleanly to Travel Coordinator duties. A misalignment between your credentials and the role risks DS-2019 denial.
Confirm the host will sign Form DS-7002 at offer stage
Form DS-7002, the Training and Internship Placement Plan, requires both the host employer and the designated sponsor to sign. Raise this at the offer stage, not after accepting, since some smaller travel firms are unfamiliar with the co-signing requirement.
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Find Travel Coordinator JobsTravel Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Travel Coordinator role?
The Trainee category applies if you've completed your degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience in hospitality, tourism, or business. The Intern category fits current students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation. Both require a structured training plan tied to Travel Coordinator functions, issued through a State Department-designated sponsor organization.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Travel Coordinator position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. The host company where you'll work as a Travel Coordinator is separate from the sponsor. The sponsor reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019, and monitors program compliance. Organizations like Cultural Vistas and AIPT fulfill this role for Trainee and Intern category placements.
How do I find Travel Coordinator host employers that understand J-1 hosting?
Many travel management companies and corporate travel departments have little experience with the J-1 exchange visitor process. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers already open to J-1 placements, which reduces the back-and-forth of explaining the DS-2019 and training plan requirements to an unfamiliar HR team.
Does a Travel Coordinator J-1 position trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and citizenship. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your program was government-funded or if your home country designated your field as skills-shortage. Travel coordination is not typically on skills-shortage lists, but you should confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Can I extend my J-1 status if my Travel Coordinator training takes longer than expected?
Extensions are possible if you remain within the same program category and the additional time is justified by unfinished training objectives. Your designated sponsor must approve the extension and update your DS-2019 before your current program end date. Trainee extensions can go up to 18 months total, and Intern programs cap at 12 months with no extension beyond that limit.
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