Outreach Intern (Summer Start)
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 Massachusetts seeks a passionate, results-driven student interested in community outreach, social impact, and operations. AARP is working on policies that impact the everyday lives of residents of Massachusetts, from caregiving support to financial security and healthcare access. If you want to learn how to work with volunteers and peers on strategy, volunteer management, community outreach, and technology integration, this internship is for you. Our team is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Summer 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, considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, and will remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
- Pursuing a degree in public administration, public health, communications, gerontology, or a related field
- 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
- Familiarity with and interest in issues facing the aging population, and an understanding of the impact and power of a mission-driven organization utilizing volunteers and educational events to help people age with dignity
- 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 judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
- In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Responsibilities
- Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on family caregiving, health and welfare, and retirement security
- Engage in the communications strategies to advance our mission and the events organized as part of these efforts
- Assist in planning events and updating systems, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events
- Work closely with the State Director, Outreach, Business Operations, and Communications Teams on projects to increase AARP’s success in core priorities
- Lead projects where appropriate, with an opportunity for visibility within the organization
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Career Level
Intern
