Academic Communities Intern

American Marketing Association; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote internship

Flexible schedule

AMA membership included

Job summary

The American Marketing Association offers a fully remote Academic Communities Intern role open to residents of listed states. You will support SIG pages, budgets, and conference logistics while gaining hands-on experience in event and volunteer management.

You must be enrolled in college, have a high school diploma, and be proficient with Google Suite. The role emphasizes remote work up to 24 hours weekly and provides growth opportunities within AMA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college/university.
• Customer service or volunteer management experience.
• Interest in event management, volunteer management, or association management.
• Experience with Google Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage SIG webpages.
• Assist with SIG budget and financial management, including payments, reimbursements, and invoices.
• Support planning and logistics for AMA conferences.
• Respond to attendee inquiries with the team.
• Assist with awards processes and conference proceedings administration.

Skills

Customer service

Volunteer management

Event management interest

Attention to detail

Remote work capability

Education

High school diploma

Enrolled in college/university (2- or 4-year)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Academic Communities Intern

At a glance:

Fully remote · 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 · Pay: $18.00 per hour · Maximum hours per week: 24 · Dates of Internship: January 19th, 2027 - April 9th, 2027

The impact of this role

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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you bring

• 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

What you may also have

• Experience planning events at any scale preferred

Why the AMA

The AMA is the essential community for marketers, from students to executives to academics. Through our five scholarly journals, conferences, PCM® certification, 70 regional chapters, and presence on 350 college campuses, we help the profession learn, grow, and make a lasting impact. The AMA Foundation (AMAF) strengthens and elevates the marketing profession by advancing knowledge, building a global community of marketing leaders, and supporting marketing initiatives that drive innovation and societal impact. Want to learn more about AMA? Check out our website.

What it’s like here

Fridays are ours.

No internal meetings after 12 pm. Use that time to catch up, explore learning and development, or whatever you need to avoid the Sunday Scaries!

Remote, but not alone.

Teammates in 20+ states, annual team member summit in Chicago, monthly town halls, and lots of cross-team collaboration.

Recognition is built in.

Our Bucketlist rewards program enables gratitude in tangible form!

Growth

Free AMA membership, professional development content, and the PCM® Marketing Manager certification exam

Flexibility

We know you may have a balance of classes and this internship. We offer flexibility with your schedule.

How we hire

Resume review

by our recruiter and the hiring manager. A person reads your resume; AMA never uses AI to screen candidates.

One-way video interview (Spark Hire):

Five (5) questions, about 15-20 minutes, unlimited think time. We promise it isn't scary. We wrote the questions carefully because we want your answers to be just as thoughtful. Our recruiter is the face you’ll see asking the questions. No robots here.

30-minute phone interview

with a member of the People and Culture team.

Virtual interview with the hiring manager.

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.