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Public Relations Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's PR Specialists category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Canadian citizens can enter at the border; Mexican citizens require consular processing with an employer-backed petition.
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Ashley Furniture Industries | Public Relations Department
Location: Arcadia, WI
Perfect for Current College Students – Flexible School Year Schedule!
About the Role
Join the #1 furniture brand in the world as a Public Relations Intern and gain hands-on experience building Ashley's favorable image with employees, communities, business partners, and the public. You'll assist with community outreach, event coordination, and communications—with a major focus on Ashley for the Arts, one of Wisconsin's largest charity events and a 3-day music and arts festival!
Flexible Schedule for Students:
✔️ 40 hours/week during school breaks (summer, winter, spring break)
✔️ Flexible hours during the school year to accommodate your class schedule
✔️ Perfect opportunity to gain real-world PR experience while completing your degree!
Support Ashley for the Arts Festival (Summer Focus)
- Assist in execution of event promotion to surrounding communities
- Build reports on vendor and participant updates
- Maintain accurate inventory of merchandise and supplies
- Provide customer service via inbox, telephone, and in-person inquiries
- Coordinate community outreach initiatives and events
Public Relations & Communications Support
- Prepare and distribute information to internal and external contacts on behalf of Ashley Furniture and Ashley for the Arts
- Implement communication strategies set by the Public Relations department
- Document and update standard operating procedures related to events
- General office and administrative support
Event Coordination & Community Engagement
- Assist in coordination of community outreach initiatives and events
- Build positive relationships with employees, media agents, business partners, and the public
- Support event planning and execution for one of Wisconsin's largest charity events
What You Bring
Education
Currently earning a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong writing skills and professional email/telephone etiquette
- Planning, project management, and coordination skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Why Ashley?
- Flexible schedule– 40 hours during breaks, flexible hours during school year to fit your classes
- Real-world PR experience – work on major community events, communications, and media relations
- Hands-on festival experience – lead role in Ashley for the Arts, Wisconsin's largest charity music and arts festival
- Fortune 500 company – build your resume with the #1 furniture brand worldwide
- Mentorship opportunity – work directly with Sr. Manager of Community Relations
- Community impact – support charitable initiatives and community outreach
- Professional development – gain skills in event planning, communications, and public relations
Ready to Launch Your PR Career with Ashley?
If you're a motivated college student looking for flexible, hands-on PR experience with a Fortune 500 company, apply now and join the team behind one of Wisconsin's largest charity events!
Ashley Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Public Relations Intern
Ashley Furniture Industries | Public Relations Department
Location: Arcadia, WI
Perfect for Current College Students – Flexible School Year Schedule!
About the Role
Join the #1 furniture brand in the world as a Public Relations Intern and gain hands-on experience building Ashley's favorable image with employees, communities, business partners, and the public. You'll assist with community outreach, event coordination, and communications—with a major focus on Ashley for the Arts, one of Wisconsin's largest charity events and a 3-day music and arts festival!
Flexible Schedule for Students:
✔️ 40 hours/week during school breaks (summer, winter, spring break)
✔️ Flexible hours during the school year to accommodate your class schedule
✔️ Perfect opportunity to gain real-world PR experience while completing your degree!
Support Ashley for the Arts Festival (Summer Focus)
- Assist in execution of event promotion to surrounding communities
- Build reports on vendor and participant updates
- Maintain accurate inventory of merchandise and supplies
- Provide customer service via inbox, telephone, and in-person inquiries
- Coordinate community outreach initiatives and events
Public Relations & Communications Support
- Prepare and distribute information to internal and external contacts on behalf of Ashley Furniture and Ashley for the Arts
- Implement communication strategies set by the Public Relations department
- Document and update standard operating procedures related to events
- General office and administrative support
Event Coordination & Community Engagement
- Assist in coordination of community outreach initiatives and events
- Build positive relationships with employees, media agents, business partners, and the public
- Support event planning and execution for one of Wisconsin's largest charity events
What You Bring
Education
Currently earning a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong writing skills and professional email/telephone etiquette
- Planning, project management, and coordination skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Why Ashley?
- Flexible schedule– 40 hours during breaks, flexible hours during school year to fit your classes
- Real-world PR experience – work on major community events, communications, and media relations
- Hands-on festival experience – lead role in Ashley for the Arts, Wisconsin's largest charity music and arts festival
- Fortune 500 company – build your resume with the #1 furniture brand worldwide
- Mentorship opportunity – work directly with Sr. Manager of Community Relations
- Community impact – support charitable initiatives and community outreach
- Professional development – gain skills in event planning, communications, and public relations
Ready to Launch Your PR Career with Ashley?
If you're a motivated college student looking for flexible, hands-on PR experience with a Fortune 500 company, apply now and join the team behind one of Wisconsin's largest charity events!
Ashley Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Public Relations Intern
Verify your degree matches PR specialist criteria
TN status for PR roles requires a degree in communications, journalism, or public relations specifically. A general business or marketing degree won't automatically qualify. Confirm your transcript reflects the right field before applying.
Target agencies with active government contracts
Public affairs firms and agencies holding federal or state contracts are accustomed to sponsoring foreign nationals and navigating TN paperwork. They're more likely to have internal processes for supporting your visa status from day one.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for companies that sponsor TN visas, so you're targeting PR internship roles where sponsorship is already in place.
Prepare for Canadian border processing with complete documents
As a Canadian citizen, you can apply for TN status directly at a port of entry. Bring your degree credentials, the employer offer letter, and a one-page role description. Missing any document risks a same-day denial.
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Find Public Relations Intern JobsPublic Relations Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Relations Intern role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but the role must meet the TN PR Specialist criteria, meaning the position must genuinely require a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field. An internship titled broadly as 'marketing support' or 'general assistant' is unlikely to qualify. The offer letter and job duties need to align clearly with the PR Specialist occupation as defined under USMCA.
How does TN visa sponsorship for PR interns compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you're not competing against tens of thousands of applicants for a limited number of slots the way H-1B requires. Canadian professionals can often start within days of receiving an offer by presenting documents at a port of entry. Mexican citizens require consular processing, which adds time but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find PR internships that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most generic job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you spend time on roles that won't work. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and lets you search Public Relations Intern roles by employers already set up to sponsor. That means you're not cold-educating HR teams about what TN status requires.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a formal offer letter that includes your job title aligned to the PR Specialist TN category, a description of your duties, your required qualifications, and your anticipated start date. For Canadian citizens processed at the border, this letter is your primary filing document. For Mexican citizens, the employer may also need to support a DS-160 and consular appointment documentation.
Can I switch employers mid-internship while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you move to a new employer, they must initiate a new TN application before you begin working for them. For Canadians, that typically means another border crossing with updated offer documents. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN status from one employer to another the way some other visa categories allow portability.
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