Meetings Intern - Spring 2027

International-Association-of-Chiefs-of-Police; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is seeking a part-time, hybrid Student/Recent Graduate to assist with a range of event planning projects for the annual conference. You will support food and beverage coordination, site materials, mobile app testing, hotel invoicing, and CERF data management, while coordinating with stakeholders and team members.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality/event management education, strong MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented, multi-tasking

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities
• A strong detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members
• Remote work & periodic check-ins
• Interest in meeting planning industry preferred
• Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Food & Beverage coordination, including staff follow-ups and reviewing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Produce and organize site visit materials
• Aid with mobile app development and testing
• Provide support with hotel direct-billing processes and documentation
• Maintain tracking of CERF approvals and declines
• Enter and manage CERF data within the Cadmium platform
• Support speaker management by tracking task completion and session recordings in Cadmium
• Compile and maintain hotel resume documents for conference planning
• Other duties related to the planning and logistical management of the annual conference as needed

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Event/Meeting/Hotel/Hospitality Management

Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Member Experience & Education

Requisition Number: MEETI001454

• Posted : October 12, 2026
• Part-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Description

Closing Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

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Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 35,000 members in over 180 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

Various projects you may work on:

• Support Food & Beverage coordination, including staff follow‑ups and reviewing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Produce and organize site visit materials
• Aid with mobile app development and testing
• Provide support with hotel direct‑billing processes and documentation
• Maintain tracking of CERF (Conference Event Request Form) approvals and declines
• Enter and manage CERF data within the Cadmium platform
• Support speaker management by tracking task completion and session recordings in Cadmium
• Compile and maintain hotel resume documents for conference planning
• Other duties related to the planning and logistical management of the annual conference as needed

Education/Areas of Study:

Event/Meeting/Hotel/Hospitality Management,Business Management,or a related field

Qualifications & Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities
• A strong detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members
• Remote work & periodic check-ins
• Interest in meeting planning industry preferred
• Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus

The IACP offers a focused, team-oriented, learning environment grounded in open communications, professional development and shared context.Primarily office environment, although light lifting, bending and reaching may be required.

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

• The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter.
• Cover letters must contain the name of the position you're applying to
• The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated
• Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability. No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

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