Internship Program
AHF will begin recieving internship applications in early 2026. Recipients would be expected to travel to Atlanta and work the conference. AHF may also feature you in S.O. Connected, AHF’s published quarterly magazine after the event. This is a great way to get on the radar of future employers while gaining valuable unique work experience for your resume.
Application Deadline: TBA
AHF intern opportunities are an excellent way to gain real-world experience at a complex national association conference. During your time on-site at the conference you will participate in the management and running of AHF’s national conference, have the opportunity to visit sessions and network with future employers.
AHF will award up to three students with internships.
What’s Included?
- Free conference registration (including access to all receptions and events)
- Travel and lodging expenses for internship days
Internship Expectations
Duties may include but are not limited to: assist with registration and the fundraising event, attend board of directors meetings, observe and assist staff and association leaders, assist with the Annual Culinary Competition, assist AHF with social media promotion and onsite communications, helping with tasks as needed.
*AHF student membership is required for recipients. AHF Student membership is a simple $25 annual fee. If you are not currently a member of the association, you must join upon acceptance in the internship program.
Process & Deadlines
- Submit the application and required documents no later than the submission deadline
- Recipients will be notified by AHF Headquarters if they have been accepted by mid-May
- Recipients register for AHF National Conference
- Additional information will be sent to recipients before they depart for Atlanta
- Attend conference – August 20-22, 2026
- Expense reports and receipts for reimbursement due by September 10th