Design Thinking and Product Intern

AARP • Washington, DC

5d

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.
AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP is a one-of-a-kind ecosystem of leading startups, forward-thinking investors, enlightened enterprises and creative testbeds, all working to bring groundbreaking AgeTech innovations to market.
Are you a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in market research, analysis, new product development, and consulting? The AgeTech Collaborative™ (ATC) from AARP is looking for you! The AgeTech Collaborate ecosystem comprises startups, enterprises, investors, and testbeds seeking to better serve people 50+. We are building the capability to deliver bespoke human-centered design and innovation workshops to ecosystem participants to help them solve challenges related to the 50+ market. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of January 2026, with an option to continue throughout the year.

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
• Interest in and/or experience in new product development
• 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
• Solid communicator and creative thinker with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, in particular PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with online research tools such as SurveyMonkey and similar AARP proprietary tools
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise

Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize AgeTech and industry research and draft documents to summarize learnings
• Work directly with project teams, assisting with new product development phases from concept design to prototyping
• Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help develop insights and identify new opportunity areas
• Participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person workshops

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees