Communications and Volunteer Engagement Intern

AARP • Bismarck, ND

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

AARP North Dakota is seeking a driven, creative intern to assist with communications and volunteer engagement. This internship will allow the student to participate in various activities and events focused on issues of importance to people 50-plus and their families in North Dakota, including fraud prevention, Social Security, and community livability. In addition, the intern will learn various web-based tools AARP uses to communicate with its members, volunteers, and others. 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.

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
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
• Will consider a virtual internship for candidates residing outside of Bismarck

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing public/volunteer educational and training materials
• Work with volunteer presenters to let community groups and others know of available presentations
• Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to assist with AARP North Dakota’s social media accounts, including video production
• Capture video and engaging stories at events for future promotion and storytelling about AARP’s work in North Dakota
• Write draft stories for the state webpage, news releases, newsletter stories, social media posts, and emails to members and volunteers
• Assist in delivering events in the community as needed

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree