Community Outreach Intern
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 a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in community outreach and event planning? The AARP Nebraska Team is looking for you! Our team creates and executes various events and projects to improve people's lives as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. We'll challenge you to think and work innovatively on real-world projects. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Summer 2026 and will go 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 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
- Exceptional verbal/written communication skills
- AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
- Regular and reliable job attendance
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
- Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
- In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
Responsibilities
- Work with AARP Nebraska staff in supporting state plan activities for community presence, volunteer efforts, state and federal legislative issues, community awareness, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network
- Assist with planning, scheduling, organizing, and attending community outreach and advocacy events and coordinating speaking engagements for AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteers
- Develop in-depth knowledge and compile information on AARP priority issues
- Assist volunteers with planning and logistics as needed and track their results
- Attend meetings, help prepare correspondence, and assist in coordinating volunteer outreach programs
- Work closely with AARP staff and volunteers in preparing materials for events
- Assist with state office communications via social media and the web. Draft blogs for the web pages and posts for Facebook and Twitter
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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