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Communications and Advocacy Intern

Overview:

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 security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Interested in learning how to make positive social change? Are you currently a student working on a degree in communications, journalism, political science, public administration, or gerontology? The AARP North Carolina Office is looking for an intern to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. 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 September 2023 and will go through the end of the year, possibly extending into 2024.

Responsibilities:

Research policy issues, draft documents to support advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate on communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events
Enhance event participation by assisting with event marketing and promotion through social media and other platforms to tell the story about AARP North Carolina’s work
Assist with drafting press releases, event advisories, editorials, and other material for internal and external channels
Enhance AARP NC's social media presence, including daily monitoring and posting
Support advocacy and outreach by monitoring the news environment for issues, reports, and opportunities that can help advance AARP priorities
Research candidates, elected state officials, their positions, and their affiliations
Assist in planning, scripting, production, and editing social media videos and content
Design event/program fliers, graphics, and other material

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; be considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or post-doctoral student; and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, gerontology, political science, policy, or related fields
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 age, race, and sexual orientation
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus

Additional Requirements

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

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

By AARP

Turn 50 and the doors of the AARP will open for you, as they have for 40 million current members. On behalf of its members, the not-for-profit AARP acts as an advocate on public policy issues such as health care and financial security, publishes i...

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FUNDING

Nonprofit

SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Early

INDUSTRY

Membership Organizations

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Washington, DC

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