Advocacy and Communications Intern (Fall)

AARP•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Fall 2026 and will run through the end of the year, with the possibility of extending additional semesters. The AARP Texas Team is looking for a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in community outreach and event planning. The team creates and executes various events and projects to improve the lives of people as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. Interns will be challenged to think and work innovatively on real-world projects. AARP is committed to intern growth and cultivating continued learning and development.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation
Knowledge of communications and advocacy campaigns
Regular and reliable job attendance
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on housing, transportation, health, and other AARP priority quality of life issues
Engage in the communications strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts
Assist in developing and executing overall strategic communications outreach, especially social media & video content
Research policy issues, draft documents to support advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events
Provide general operational assistance to the Communications and Outreach/Advocacy teams working on various projects and activities, including event coordination and general administrative support
Provide support to staff for volunteer outreach & recruitment
Research potential partners and stakeholders to reach new target audiences/multicultural audiences