Academic Communities Intern

American Marketing Association

. Support the academic community of marketers within the American Marketing Association .

Posted 10/19/2026internshipRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities to support academic communities, manage events, and handle financial processes. Proficient in customer service and volunteer management, with a keen attention to detail and ability to work remotely.

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Event ManagementVolunteer ManagementCustomer ServiceGoogle Suite ExperienceFinancial Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementEvent ManagementVolunteer ManagementAdministrative SupportBudget Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google Suite

Industry Keywords

Academic CommunitySpecial Interest GroupConference PlanningCustomer SupportVolunteer Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the academic community of marketers within the American Marketing Association
Provide administrative support for the Academic Communities team
Deliver community-driven events
Support volunteer leaders
Foster a sense of home, fellowship, and camaraderie among academics
Maintain and manage Special Interest Group (SIG) webpages
Assist with SIG budgets and financial management, including payments, reimbursements, and invoices
Support planning and logistics for the 2027 Winter Academic, Virtual Winter Academic, Summer Academic, and Marketing and Public Policy conferences
Respond to attendee inquiries with the Manager, Academic Communities, and Customer Support team
Help execute Conference and SIG awards processes
Assist the Senior Copy Editor with conference proceedings administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma
Enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college/university
Customer service or volunteer management experience
Interest in event management, volunteer management, or association management
Experience in Google Suite
Keen eye for detail
Ability to work remotely 24 hours per week
Must live in AL, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WI
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
F-1 visas are acceptable for internships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Flexible schedule to balance classes and internship
Free AMA membership
Professional development content
PCM® Marketing Manager certification exam
Bucketlist rewards program
Annual team member summit in Chicago
Monthly town halls
No internal meetings after 12 pm on Fridays