Intern, Communications & Public Affairs
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Washington, DC, United States
Who We Are And What We Do
For more than 100 years, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has been the foremost representative of and advocate for the U.S. lodging industry. We are the only national association that represents all segments of an industry that is among the 10 largest business sectors in America. We advocate for our members so they can do their best at what matters most: serving guests, employees, and their communities.
AHLA Internship Program
AHLA offers paid summer internship opportunities in government relations, membership services, and communications. We strive to offer a comprehensive internship program that provides insight into association work and vast exposure to the hotel and lodging industry, including hands‑on learning and the opportunity to create a relevant portfolio to present to future employers.
Interns will be based at our headquarters in D.C., where they will participate in initiatives such as policy, advocacy, communications, member engagement, strategic partnerships, or one of our many AHLAF programs. Interns will also participate in training and development opportunities. The program starts in June and finishes in August. Interns will be paid $25/hr bi‑weekly and will be expected to work 40 hours per week. In addition to competitive hourly pay, AHLA offers all interns a transportation stipend of $75 per month to help absorb commuting costs.
The 2026 Internship program will be hybrid with Tuesday‑Thursday in the Washington, D.C. office. Interns are responsible for their own health insurance, housing, and travel expenses to and from Washington, D.C. Interns must be available for 10‑12 weeks after June 8, 2026 start.
How to Apply
To be eligible, you must be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student and available for the duration of the internship program. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., have a strong interest in the hospitality industry, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and final decisions will be made no later than June 6, 2026.
Requirements
Social media monitoring and engagement
Specifically: track our members at the company and leadership level and engage with their content
SharePoint organization
Some graphic design work
Some content development work
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For more than 100 years, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has been the foremost representative of and advocate for the U.S. lodging industry. We are the only national association that represents all segments of an industry that is among the 10 largest business sectors in America. We advocate for our members so they can do their best at what matters most: serving guests, employees, and their communities.
AHLA Internship Program
AHLA offers paid summer internship opportunities in government relations, membership services, and communications. We strive to offer a comprehensive internship program that provides insight into association work and vast exposure to the hotel and lodging industry, including hands‑on learning and the opportunity to create a relevant portfolio to present to future employers.
Interns will be based at our headquarters in D.C., where they will participate in initiatives such as policy, advocacy, communications, member engagement, strategic partnerships, or one of our many AHLAF programs. Interns will also participate in training and development opportunities. The program starts in June and finishes in August. Interns will be paid $25/hr bi‑weekly and will be expected to work 40 hours per week. In addition to competitive hourly pay, AHLA offers all interns a transportation stipend of $75 per month to help absorb commuting costs.
The 2026 Internship program will be hybrid with Tuesday‑Thursday in the Washington, D.C. office. Interns are responsible for their own health insurance, housing, and travel expenses to and from Washington, D.C. Interns must be available for 10‑12 weeks after June 8, 2026 start.
How to Apply
To be eligible, you must be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student and available for the duration of the internship program. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., have a strong interest in the hospitality industry, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and final decisions will be made no later than June 6, 2026.
Requirements
Social media monitoring and engagement
Specifically: track our members at the company and leadership level and engage with their content
SharePoint organization
Some graphic design work
Some content development work
#J-18808-Ljbffr