[Hiring] Academic Communities Intern @American Marketing Association

Role Description

You will support the academic community of marketers within the American Marketing Association by providing exciting and unique opportunities for members to engage with the profession. This role will provide administrative support for the Academic Communities team by delivering community-driven events, supporting volunteer leaders, and continuing to foster a “sense of home” for fellowship and camaraderie among academics.

• Maintain and manage Special Interest Group (SIG) webpages.
• Assist with SIG budget and financial management, including payments, reimbursements, and invoices.
• Support the Manager, Academic Communities, with planning and logistics for the 2027 Winter Academic, Virtual Winter Academic, Summer Academic, and Marketing and Public Policy conferences.
• Respond to attendee inquiries alongside the Manager, Academic Communities, and Customer Support team.
• Help execute Conference and SIG awards processes.
• Assist the Senior Copy Editor with conference proceedings administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college/university
• Customer service or volunteer management experience
• Interest in working within event management, volunteer management, or association management
• Experience in Google Suite
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to work remotely 24 hours per week

Requirements

• Experience planning events at any scale preferred

Benefits

• Free AMA membership, professional development content, and the PCM® Marketing Manager certification exam
• Flexibility with your schedule to balance classes and the internship

How we hire

• Resume review by our recruiter and the hiring manager.
• One-way video interview (Spark Hire): Five (5) questions, about 15-20 minutes, unlimited think time.
• 30-minute phone interview with a member of the People and Culture team.
• Virtual interview with the hiring manager.
• Applicants will always hear from us within a week about the status of their application.

Eligibility

• You must live in one of the states listed above.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. For internships, F-1 visas are okay.

Equal opportunity

The American Marketing Association 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, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. AMA is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.