Association Headquarters Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Internship Program

Association Headquarters
Marketing and Communications (MarCom)
Internship Program
About AH
Association Headquarters (AH) is an Association Management Company (AMC) based out of Mount Laurel, NJ, that provides executive management, trade show management, meeting and convention planning, public relations, marketing, creative services, membership development, and administrative support for trade associations and professional societies.
Wait…what?
Let’s take a step back. We’ll start with nurses. Yes, nurses. Specifically, a nurse specializing in dermatology…
Regina Phalange is nurse specializing in dermatology and wants to join an organization to help her advance her career. She wants to join a group that offers educational opportunities and connects her with other nurses who also specialize in dermatology. The answer? The Dermatology Nurses Association.
It’s a national organization, led by its members, that offers all of the above…but how? The members of the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) are experts in dermatology…not in managing an association.
That’s where AH comes in.
Our staff of nearly 200 is made up of experts in executive and business management, finance, membership growth, marketing, public relations, digital media, creative design, technology solutions, professional convention and meeting management, plus much more.
Together, we work to advance organizations to greatness. Associations like DNA partner with us to fulfill their mission and vision and we help them achieve measurable success in four key areas:
 Multi-dimensional growth
 Engaged and disciplined leadership
 Intelligent use of technology
 An unwavering commitment to mission
At AH, we provide our management services on a full-service basis, where we become an organization’s headquarters. Or, on a project basis, where we provide just the services they need, when they need it.
Currently, we manage more than 30 professional trade and medical associations or societies. Some of our client partners include:
 American Neurological Association
 American Society of Transplantation
 Council for Chemical Research
 Dermatology Nurses Association
 Halloween Industry Association
 Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association
 NADCA: The HVAC Inspection, Maintenance and Restoration Association
 National Association of Professional Organizers
 Society for Information Management
About AH MarCom
The award-winning marketing and communications (MarCom) department at AH brings together the leading marketing, creative, editorial, digital media and public relations professionals to offer a broad range of customizable communications and marketing solutions for AH’s client partners. We operate similarly to how a creative agency or firm would—we develop strategic programs with measurable goals and help execute the phases of the innovation cycle from discovery, to development, to delivery.
Some of the services we offer include:
 Creating overall marketing and communications strategies
 Conducting market research
 Managing media relations
 Content creation: writing and proofreading copy
 Membership marketing
 Spokesperson and media training
 Social media management
 Brand development
 Reputation management
 Video production
Internship Opportunities
We’re always on the lookout for junior and senior-level undergraduate college students who are majoring in marketing, advertising, or communications and are ready to jumpstart their career.
We provide our interns with relevant training and hands-on experience, help build their portfolios, and prepare them for the professional world.
In return, our interns serve as a true extension of our team by supporting marketing and communication initiatives which includes:
 Writing press releases
 Tracking media hits
 Assisting with market research
 Developing targeted media lists
 Assisting with press kit development
 Developing social media messages
 Assisting with the coordination of special events
 Assisting with internal AH communication and marketing initiatives
 Preparing materials for client partner meetings, events, and new business proposals
 Assisting in the creation of email campaigns, online promotions and on-site marketing
We want to hear from you if…
 You have knowledge of search engine optimization and/or branding.
 You have experience using social media scheduling software like Hootsuite.
 You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 You understand how to monitor web traffic through Google Analytics.
 You have experience using programs like SnagIt and Prezi.
Ideal candidates will have the ability to prioritize assignments, collaborate with other members of the MarCom team and have the confidence to work independently on projects, as assigned.
If you have questions about our internship program or would like to submit your resume (and two writing samples) for consideration, please contact:
Caitlin Watterson
Associate MarCom Manager
cwatterson@ahint.com