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Under the auspices of the Board of Convention Affairs, the Meetings and Events team is responsible for the overall program of the APA Annual Convention and coordinating programs arranged by divisions of the APA, by boards and committees, and by affiliated and nonaffiliated organizations. The purposes of the APA Annual Convention are to:

• Provide a forum for members to present their scientific and scholarly work.
• Present a general program that will be informative and of interest to all APA
• Facilitate the exchange of experience relating to the applications of psychology.
• Provide a place where the business of the Association can be carried out efficiently.

Interns will be responsible for several tasks including, but not limited to:

• Oversee Convention Email Box and Respond Timely
• Handle Meeting Inquiry Phone Calls
• Maintain accurate records in the database platform
• Generate and distribute reports
• Assist with communication with Division Program Chairs and presenters
• Assist with registration set-up
• Convention On Site
  • Assist at Registration Desk
  • Information Booth Monitor
  • Set up and Manage Ribbon Station
  • Shadow Director of Meetings & Events
  • Shadow Brand and Creative Team to Understand Behind the Scenes Main and Feature Stage Operations
• Provide Great Customer Service Internally and Externally
• Participate in Team meetings
• Other Duties as Assigned

Job Location - Remote: APA internships may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work interns may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming.

To apply for our internship program, click on the “Apply Now” button. APA requests a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample as attachments with all applications. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we request that students combine all application materials into one document (i.e. PDF) before submitting their application. Please note that we are not able to acknowledge each applicant; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you have any questions, please email internship@apa.org.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.