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AARP · 5 hours ago

Community Outreach and Communications Intern

Edmond, OK

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 Community Outreach and Communications Intern to support event promotion, community engagement, and advocacy efforts related to issues affecting older adults.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on topics such as family caregiving, financial security, and livable communities

Engage in communications strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts

Develop content and outreach materials to support event promotion and enhance volunteer engagement and community engagement

Research policy issues, draft documents to support our advocacy and outreach efforts, support event and project coordination, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and support community outreach events and projects

Work with AARP Oklahoma staff in supporting state plan activities for community engagement, volunteer efforts, state and federal legislative issues, voter education, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network

Qualification

Verbal/Written CommunicationProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCopywritingVideo EditingSocial Media KnowledgeDiversity AwarenessAdaptability

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, 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

Exceptional verbal/written communication skills with experience in copywriting and editing

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