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AACRAO Meetings Intern

ABOUT AACRAO

AACRAO offers competitive compensation, an excellent benefits and retirement package, and a convenient location in Washington, D.C.

AACRAO is a non-profit, voluntary, professional association of more than 11,000 higher education professionals representing approximately 2,600 institutions in more than 40 countries. Its commitment to the professional development of its members includes best practice guidance on admissions strategies to meet institutional diversity objectives, delivery of academic programs in innovative ways to meet the needs of a changing student body, and exemplary approaches to student retention and completion.

AACRAO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

About the Job

POSITION SUMMARY
AACRAO seeks candidates for a paid part-time intern position for the Division of Education and Member Development. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, active learner with an interest in higher education conference planning, event management, publications, and customer service. AACRAO seeks and encourages diverse applicants.  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Management & Registration

  • Draft registration forms, letters, and other documentation for meeting registrants

  • Update event websites and registration platforms

  • Assist with abstract management and session scheduling

  • Deliver friendly, solution-focused customer service to AACRAO members and meeting attendees via all written and in-person communications

Digital Meeting Resource Management

  • Manage Meeting App Resources to include session agendas, attendee and speaker profiles, corporate sponsors and exhibitor digital booths, session handouts, and session recording resources in the App

  • Assist with communication via the Meeting App to Meeting attendees, presenters, and sponsors

Conference Logistics

  • Assist with organizing packing, and unpacking shipments to conferences/events

  • Assist with managing inventory in the AACRAO office

  • Manage publications receiving shipping, and storage in the AACRAO office under the direction of the AACRAO Publications team

  • Engage with exhibitors and sponsors to asses on-site needs

Departmental Support

  • Assist with digital file management on the Meetings folders on the AACRAO Shared Drive

  • Assist with other office duties and attend meetings as needed

About You

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are required

  • Strong editing, proofreading skills, planning/organizational skills are required

  • Proficiency in Google, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suites preferred

  • Experience in Asana and Salesforce preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time
  • Weekly hours of 20 during normal business hours: 9:00-5:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday (additional hours may be approved during peak weeks of meeting occurrences)

How to Apply

Using the form below, interested applicants must submit:

  • Preference is given to currently enrolled college students

  • To apply, submit a letter of interest and a resume

Upload all components as one pdf
  • Accepting applications through June 7, 2024.
  • Pay: $20/hour
  • Location: AACRAO National Office in Washington, D.C.

AACRAO seeks candidates for a paid part-time intern position for the Division of Education and Member Development. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, active learner with interest in higher education conference planning, event management, publications, and customer service. AACRAO seeks and encourages diverse applicants.  

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to those received by June 7, 2024. For information about AACRAO and the required and preferred skills for the intern position, review the full job posting.

 

Application Form

How did you learn about this position?
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Application review will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls or emails.