Business Management and Operations Intern (Summer start)

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 and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

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 and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

Are you a current rising junior, senior, or graduate student seeking to put into practice your solid project management, strategist & analysis, and events management skills, and who has a passion for thinking differently and implementing ideas to impact the 50 community? Then, AARP’s Regional Team is looking for you! Our South Region team, consisting of nine states nationwide, thrives on establishing and executing strategies and tactics to deliver impactful engagement and advocacy efforts for the 50 and their families. If you want to strengthen and develop business operation skills from a great team of dynamic professionals, think differently, and integrate your fresh ideas, apply now for this incredible opportunity. As an intern, you will apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to identify solutions to challenges, be a thought partner to the region’s leadership core team, and have an opportunity to apply new processes, efficiencies, and data communication techniques. We are committed to your growth and will cultivate your continued learning and development by supporting you in building on and establishing new skills to help you succeed. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Summer 2025 and will go to the end of the year.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Regional Vice President, the Business Integration Director (South Region Core Team), and other region team leaders to support projects and meetings and implement new “test and learn” techniques
• Assist with planning and implementing special projects related to solving problems/solutions as they arise to promote a nationwide culture, thereby serving as a liaison between the state offices and National HQ to enhance clearer communication channels
• Some projects related to the internship will include but are not limited to, moderating/coordinating virtual/hybrid events/meetings, participating in volunteer engagement efforts/projects, and coordinating new opportunities to elevate how the South appears on social channels
• Contribute to data analyses and write-up of findings to identify and address red flags, determine themed best practices, and/or integrate troubleshooting solutions as needed
• Develop executive briefings and/or reports that will effectively transfer knowledge across the region
• Participate in meetings and work groups to gain and transfer knowledge respective to the region’s issue focus areas and expand their understanding of communication processes
  
  

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 academically enrolled throughout the internship or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
• Must be able to commit to the goals and priorities of AARP and willing to collaborate with others in the organizations around AARP priority issues
• Be able to work well in virtual/remote environment
• Technology proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Outlook, Teams)
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable with the ability to work under tight deadlines and, at times, independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
  
  

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

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
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise
  
  

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work 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, and $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.