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AARP · 1 week ago

Outreach, Engagement and Communications Intern

Tallahassee, FL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking a creative and results-driven intern to support their Communications, Outreach, and Engagement teams in promoting policy issues and engaging with volunteers.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the Communications, Outreach, and Engagement teams in applying strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on family caregiving, health, welfare, livable communities, and retirement security

Contribute to communication strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts

Support efforts to reach and engage with new and current volunteers at the local and state level

Actively participate in team meetings, strategy sessions, and collaborative planning for communication initiatives

Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets

Gather research and compile information on a variety of policy issues and draft documents to support our advocacy efforts

Qualification

Microsoft Office proficiencyVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsProject managementVideo editingSocial media knowledgeAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

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 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

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