AIAA Member Engagement Intern

AIAA; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AIAA is seeking a Membership Engagement Intern to support programs that connect aerospace professionals and students nationwide. This part-time, temporary role (~20 hours/week) will assist membership engagement, content creation, and events, with hybrid work at the Reston office and DMV-area residency required.

The role targets undergrad or graduate students in communications, marketing, aerospace engineering, or related fields, who are creative, detail-oriented, and eager to engage with the

Qualifications

• Undergrad junior or senior or graduate student locally in DMV area pursuing a bachelor’s in communications, marketing, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of social platforms such as Discord, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube.
• Passion for aerospace, engineering or STEM is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in capturing, reviewing, analyzing and distributing Section and Student Branch Reports.
• Create and post content for AIAA social media, including the student Discord server.
• Assist in member renewal processes of volunteer leaders.
• Identify and track inactive sections and student branches.
• Collaborate to refine resources with leadership development focus.
• Produce written content for monthly student branch newsletter and member spotlights.
• Support planning for SciTech Forum, ASCEND, and AVIATION Forum at universities.
• Review and enhance university participation databases and research prospective institutions.
• Other duties as assigned by the team.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Independent work

Education

Undergrad/Grad student

Job description

AIAA is looking for a Membership Engagement Intern to support exciting programs that connect aerospace professionals and students nationwide.

This part-time, temporary position (approx. 20 hours per week, with flexibility) will support AIAA's membership and engagement efforts, helping to enhance and grow membership, engagement, amplify and strengthen key programs that support professional and student membership. Working directly with the Director, Regions and Sections, this role is ideal for an undergraduate or graduate student who is a creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for engaging with the aerospace community.

This internship will primarily be located at the AIAA office in Reston, VA. Candidates must reside in the DMV area. Housing and transportation will not be provided.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the capture, review, analysis and distribution of Section and Student Branch Reports.
• Creating and posting content for AIAA social media, including the AIAA student Discord server
• Assist in the member renewal process of volunteer leaders.
• Identify and track sections and student branches that are inactive.
• Collaborate with the team to refine student branch and section resources with a focus on leadership development.
• Assist in producing written content for the monthly student branch newsletter, member spotlight articles, and gathering section and student branch event summaries.
• Assist in planning and university outreach for AIAA's SciTech Forum, ASCEND, and AVIATION Forum.
• Review and enhance database for universities to participate in AIAA programming, as well as research prospective universities and community colleges for AIAA to engage with.
• Other duties as assigned by the team.

What You Bring

• Undergraduate junior or senior or graduate student, currently local to the DMV area, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of social platforms, including Discord, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
• Passion for aerospace, engineering, or STEM is a plus!
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Position Details

• Flexible schedule: Expected to work 20 hours per week in a hybrid setting, estimated 10-month assignment.
• Opportunities to attend local DMV based AIAA events and industry webinars.
• Work closely with internal teams, members, and external partners to support Institute goals.

AIAA is proud to be anEqual Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

About AIAA:

AIAA is the world's largest aerospace technical society, uniting nearly 30,000 members and 100 corporate members across 91 countries. AIAA drives innovation and collaboration in aviation, space, and defense by fostering connections between industry, academia, and government. To learn more, visit www.aiaa.org.

Pre-employment screening, including background checks and credential verification, may be required.