Membership, Engagement and Research 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) , Kentucky, is seeking a highly organized, mission-driven intern to support membership growth, community engagement, volunteer and committee operations, research, communications, events, awards, and mission-aligned programming.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in sports and association management while contributing to projects that strengthen member value, organizational data, stakeholder engagement, and program outcomes.

Under the supervision and direction of AVCA staff, the intern will:

· Support implementation of membership recruitment and retention strategies, including research, outreach, campaign tracking, and development of recruitment marketing plans

· Assist with community engagement, volunteer, and committee operations, which may include preparing agendas and meeting materials, taking notes, sharing updates and resources, and tracking rosters, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions

· Support weekly digital communications by building and formatting newsletters, features, reminders, and updates using provided templates, including text, images, and links

· Assist with maintaining accurate member, coach, volunteer, committee, and program records by researching contact information, tracking coaching changes, organizing files, and updating databases

· Assist with mission-driven initiatives such as scholarships, outreach efforts, service projects, donor stewardship, and recognition activities, including tracking participation and outcomes

· Support the execution of surveys and evaluations, including setup, scheduling, follow-up communications, and preparation of summaries and reports

· Collaborate on website and partner-page updates to ensure information, resources, and recognition content remain current and accurate

· Provide event and convention support by preparing materials, managing invitations and attendee tracking, supporting donor outreach and online auction catalogs, and assisting with pre-event logistics

· Assist with AVCA awards programs at all levels, including national All-America, Coach of the Year, and convention-related recognition programs

· Provide project and administrative support across membership, engagement, mission, research, and cross-functional initiatives, including deadline management and adherence to established workflows

· Complete other related tasks assigned by AVCA staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, in sports management, sports marketing, nonprofit management, communications, research, or a related discipline

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a part-time role

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort interacting with members, volunteers, committee participants, and colleagues

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; familiarity with Google Workspace, surveys, data collection, or basic research methods is preferred

· Able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or professional office setting, with access to a computer and reliable internet

Goals:

· Gain broad experience in sports marketing, association management, community engagement, research administration, and event management

· Develop an understanding of AVCA operations through collaboration with staff, volunteers, committees, partners, and other stakeholders

· Build marketable skills in membership strategy, communications, data management, governance support, program evaluation, and project coordination

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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