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 candidates for a collegiate intern for the Spring 2027 semester, either remote or in-person. Interns will be exposed to a variety of elements related to the fields of association and membership management consisting of, but not limited to, website management, media collection and editing, data tracking, and managing national award programs.

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

· Assist with the implementation of the spring AVCA award programs at all levels, including national All-America and Coach of the Year awards

· Assist as a contact for the MaxPreps/AVCA High School Player of the Week program

· Help track the top boys high school teams across the country to assist in weekly rankings poll

· Potential opportunity to attend AVCA Spring Retreat and assist with onsite event execution

· Assist with the management of the membership database and records

· Help with the compilation of AVCA Top 25 polls and national players of the week announcements, as well as updating the AVCA website and historical records documents

· Assist with promotion and publication of all aspects of the AVCA and its national communications initiatives, and assist in the planning, directing, and evaluation of the AVCA promotional programs

· Other related tasks assigned by AVCA staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Applicant must be available to work Mondays and Tuesdays

· Motivated and possess the ability to work under little supervision

· High attention to detail and the ability to move quickly from one task to another

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Canva, Word, Excel, and social media platforms; Adobe Photoshop a bonus

· Remote interns will use their own equipment

Goals: 

· Broad experience in sports administration, association management communication, and event management

· Opportunities to interact with others in the company to better understand the many aspects of the AVCA and its parent company, Associations International

· Opportunity to demonstrate and gain valuable experience and marketable skills in the fields of sports management and association management

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!

Associations International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AI recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

If you have a disability or special need that requires support in applying, please reach out to our HR team at 859-340-1815.