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AARP · 1 day ago

Community Outreach Intern (Graduate Student)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$21/hr - $21/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking a Community Outreach Intern to contribute to local community impact strategies, support volunteer engagement, and assist with event logistics.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to community impact work and challenges

Develop in-depth knowledge of issues; contribute to data analysis, gather information, and research topics

Develop presentations, collateral materials, and talking points for community engagement events

Active in volunteer engagement, including supporting volunteer-led projects and programs

Create content and manage the distribution of a bi-weekly volunteer newsletter

Interact with members, volunteers, and the public, and provide logistical support at virtual and in-person AARP NJ events

Attend and participate in community stakeholder conferences, meetings, and forums

Manage and maintain inventory of collateral materials and giveaways

Qualification

Community engagementData analysisProject managementDiversity awarenessCommunication skills

Required

The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university, be considered a graduate student, or a post-doctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship

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

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