Communications and Community Engagement Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people aged 50 and older. They work to improve the lives of older Americans and their families, focusing on health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. AARP has a nationwide presence and advocates for its members’ interests. They also publish AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, the nation’s largest-circulation publications. AARP Oregon is seeking an intern to contribute to their work within the state.
Job Description:
AARP Oregon is seeking a highly motivated and creative student intern to support their communications, community engagement, and outreach efforts. This is a paid internship anticipated to begin in July 2025, with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have a background in communications, public policy, or social sciences, and possess excellent writing and communication skills. Experience supporting and coordinating events and projects is also desired.
Responsibilities include:
• Applying strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to promote policy issues related to family caregiving, financial security, and livable communities.
• Developing and implementing communications strategies to advance these policy issues and related events.
• Creating content and outreach materials to promote events and enhance volunteer and community engagement.
• Researching policy issues and drafting documents to support advocacy and outreach efforts.
• Supporting event and project coordination, participating in team meetings and strategy discussions, and collaborating on communications tactics.
• Supporting community outreach events and projects.
Qualifications:
• 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 enrolled throughout the internship, or be a recent graduate enrolled in a continuing education program.
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable, able to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and work well with diverse populations.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is essential.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with video creation and editing and knowledge of multiple social media platforms are a plus.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.
• Regular and reliable job attendance is expected.
• Ability to work effectively in a home office environment with moderate noise levels.
• The internship will utilize a hybrid work environment, with Mondays and Fridays typically remote (within the US and its territories).
Compensation and Benefits:
The hourly rate is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Interns are considered non-exempt employees and are not eligible for employee benefits.
