Advocacy Intern

AARP•Franklin, TN

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 live as 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. Are you interested in policy and excited about working with elected officials in a nonpartisan manner? Are you interested in making your community more livable for everyone? This internship position is for you. As an Advocacy Intern at AARP Tennessee, you will have the opportunity to craft, draft, review, and advocate for legislation in partnership with AARP Tennessee leadership. You will also meet and greet elected officials across the state and help make communities more livable. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Fall 2026, with the possibility of extending additional semesters.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; be considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student; and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
Pursuing a degree in political science, pre-law, communications, public relations, economics, or related fields
Must be a self-starter and adaptable with the ability to work under tight deadlines
Must have reliable transportation
Have excellent writing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
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 the Tennessee General Assembly and Congress is a plus

Responsibilities

Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help create and promote policy issues on family caregiving, housing, health and welfare, and retirement security
Engage in advocacy strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts
Research policy issues, craft ideas to support our advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in advocacy tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events