German American Chambers of Commerce

German American Chambers of Commerce

J-1 Program & Recruiting Coordinator/J-1 ARO

Chicago, IL · Internship

Work authorization required$55k-$60kDetected 53 days ago
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About the role

  • Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and a professional consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion.
  • This role offers hands-on exposure to international programs, recruiting, operations, stakeholder coordination, and business development initiatives within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
  • The J-1 Program & Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of GACC Midwest's J-1 internship program, while also supporting Recruiting Services.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational activities related to the J-1 internship program, including participant onboarding, application processing, documentation tracking, and overall program administration Maintain accurate records and internal databases while ensuring timely 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, outreach initiatives, and marketing activities in collaboration with partner organizations and sister chambers Research and identify new international and domestic partnership opportunities to support program growth, visibility, and relationship development Support recruiting activities, including job postings, initial candidate screenings, interview coordination, and candidate communication throughout the hiring process Depending on background and business needs, support additional recruiting projects and talent acquisition initiatives Contribute to process improvements and operational organization across the department Who are we looking for?

Nice to have

  • Potential employees are subject to background checks.

Skills

  • Professional English required;

Compensation

  • 55-60K Who are we?
  • The continuing mission of the German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest/AHK USA-Chicago), a 501 (c)(6) organization headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Michigan, is to promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the Midwestern region of the United States.
  • Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and a professional consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion.
  • Read more about our organization at www.gaccmidwest.org In addition to our consulting and recruiting activities, GACC Midwest serves as an official J-1 visa sponsor organization and administers a growing internship program supporting international exchange and cross-border talent mobility, especially between Germany and the United States.
  • What does this role entail?
  • This role offers hands-on exposure to international programs, recruiting, operations, stakeholder coordination, and business development initiatives within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

  • access to fitness center and complementary yoga classes Paid Parental Leave Company-paid Long-Term Disability FSA Health Care and dependent care

Company info

  • We are looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • org In addition to our consulting and recruiting activities, GACC Midwest serves as an official J-1 visa sponsor organization and administers a growing internship program supporting international exchange and cross-borde
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