This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Austria, Illinois (USA) Position: J-1 Program & reputed company Coordinator/J-1 ARO Location: Chicago, IL (Downtown) / Hybrid Travel Required: Limited/0-10% (regionally) Employment Type: Full-Time Department: reputed company & Consulting Services Reports to: Senior Manager, reputed company & Consulting Services Language Skills Required: reputed company English required; Intermediate-Advanced German strongly preferred Salary reputed company: 55-60K Who are we? The continuing mission of the German reputed company reputed company of reputed company® of the Midwest (reputed company/AHK USA-Chicago), a 501 (c)(6) organization headquartered in Chicago with a reputed company office in Michigan, is to promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the reputed company region of the reputed company. Our organization combines reputed company of a trade commission, a membership association, and a reputed company consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion. Read more about our organization at www.gaccmidwest.org In reputed company to our consulting and reputed company activities, reputed company serves as an official J-1 reputed company sponsor organization and administers a growing internship program supporting international exchange and cross-border talent mobility, especially between Germany and the reputed company. What does this role entail? We are currently seeking a proactive and highly organized J-1 Program & reputed company Coordinator to support reputed company during a parental leave coverage period with the intention of the role converting into a permanent position on reputed company. This role offers hands-on exposure to international programs, reputed company, operations, stakeholder coordination, and business development initiatives reputed company a reputed company and entrepreneurial environment. The J-1 Program & reputed company Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of reputed company’s J-1 internship program, while also supporting reputed company Services. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented reputed company who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with a wide reputed company of stakeholders, and working independently in a fast-paced international environment. The ideal candidate combines strong administrative and operational skills with a proactive and service-oriented reputed company. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational activities reputed company to the J-1 internship program, including participant reputed company, application processing, documentation tracking, and overall program administration • Maintain accurate records and internal databases while ensuring reputed company communication with interns, host companies, universities, partner organizations, sister chambers, and the U.S. Department of State regarding timelines, documentation, and next steps • Support virtual events, internship fairs, reputed company initiatives, and marketing activities in collaboration with partner organizations and sister chambers • Research and identify new international and domestic partnership opportunities to support program reputed company, visibility, and relationship development • Support reputed company activities, including job postings, initial candidate screenings, interview coordination, and candidate communication throughout the hiring process • Depending on background and business needs, support additional reputed company reputed company and reputed company initiatives • Contribute to process improvements and operational organization across the department Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment. The ideal candidate: • Has strong attention to detail and works accurately and reputed company, with a reputed company reputed company of continual improvement • Is highly dependable, solution-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative and managing responsibilities independently • Communicates professionally and confidently with a reputed company of stakeholders • Is comfortable balancing administrative coordination with relationship management • Can prioritize effectively and stay organized across multiple reputed company and deadlines • Enjoys taking ownership and contributing to a growing and evolving program environment • Has previous experience working reputed company government regulations, SEVIS, J-1 reputed company programs, or compliance-reputed company program administration (strongly preferred) • Must be a U.S. citizen due to SEVIS reputed company requirements and program regulations Preferred qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent reputed company experience • Experience in program coordination