Caregiving and Health Intern

AARP • Washington, DC

289d • $18 - $28 • Remote

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. AARP's Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP's social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security. AARP Programs Caregiving & Health team is seeking an intern to join the team. You must be motivated, energetic, and willing to collaborate with the team to help them achieve their goals and support the over 48 million family caregivers in the US who need help caring for their loved ones. As an intern, you will gain valuable work experience and have an opportunity to expand your knowledge of our programs and operations. In this internship, you will build your resume while gaining first-hand knowledge of how the nation's largest non-profit organization works, develops, and conveys its programs and messages to the 100 million older Americans AARP serves. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Summer 2025 and can continue through the end of the year with the potential for extension.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
• 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
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with creating and editing videos
• Knowledge of multiple social media platforms

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the staff in the Programs department to support the VP and team with timely operational, instructional design, communications, marketing, and research projects
• Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets
• Track project performance metrics and prepare monthly and quarterly reports
• Maintain confidentiality of all AARP's internal information
• Gather research and compile information on a variety of topics, including online searches, reviewing publications, handling databases, and accessing library materials

Benefits

• Hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates
• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree