Events Intern, AVCA

Headquartered in Lexington, KY, Associations International (AI) is an award-winning, client-focused association management company serving both domestic and international associations. We partner with volunteer leaders to build extraordinary communities and bring our clients’ missions to life.

As a valued partner of AI,The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Events Intern for the Spring 2027 semester who is passionate about volleyball and interested in gaining real-world experience in sports event planning and association management.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in planning, coordinating, and logistics for spring events, including the inaugural AVCA Match Point Championship, an elite two-day women’s volleyball championship event taking place April 10-11, 2027, at Freedom Hall in Louisville.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction and supervision of AVCA staff members, tasks and responsibilities for the intern will include, but not be limited to, the following:

· Provide hands-on support, assist with event logistics and planning for three major spring AVCA events:

-AVCA Match Point Championship – inaugural spring season event hosted in Louisville, KY

-AVCA Small College Beach Championship – hosted in Gulf Shores, AL

-AVCA Spring Retreat – hosted in Las Vegas, NV

· Assist with building social media content specific to event promotion and team engagement

· Provide organization assistance with team management for AVCA Match Point Championship and AVCA Small College Beach

· Assist with bi-monthly newsletter build and distribution

· Support additional education and association initiatives as assigned by AVCA staff

· Opportunity to implement ideas and make suggestions on daily tasks

· Other tasks as assigned by AVCA staff

Goals:

· Meaningful, hands-on experience in sports event planning and association management

· Exposure to the inner workings of a national sports organization dedicated to serving and growing the volleyball community

· Opportunities to interact with AVCA staff, coaches, and partners to better understand career pathways in coaching, sports management, and athletics administration

· Marketable, resume-building skills in planning, coordination, communication, and execution of large-scale sporting events

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Strong interest in volleyball, coaching development, and/or sports events

· Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

· Remote interns must utilize a personal computer for job-related functions

WHY JOIN ASSOCIATIONS INTERNATIONAL?

We hire diverse and talented people who drive the success of our partner associations by bringing their talents, passions, and expertise to the team. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of respect and belonging and are proud to be a Best Places to Work in Kentucky award recipient since 2012!

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