Community Outreach and Advocacy Intern

Responsibilities

Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote livable communities’ policy issues on the eight (8) domains of Age-Friendly Cities : housing, transportation, access to health services, civic participation, communications, outdoor spaces, and social inclusion and participation Assist in all aspects of community engagement activities, both virtual and in-person, including event planning, coordinating with community partners, prepping event materials Conduct research on livable community policy issues and best practices to draft documents to support our outreach and advocacy implementation efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, and collaborate in communications tactics, including direct communications to partner organizations. Ability to design basic visuals to support events and promotional efforts (event fliers, online images, etc.) Develop in-depth knowledge and compile information on AARP priority issues Support with the coordination of volunteer outreach programming, attend volunteer meetings and assist with volunteer correspondence Provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external partners 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 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 and Zoom Strong research and analytical skills with project management knowledge 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 $21 for undergraduates and graduate students and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and do not qualify 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.Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote livable communities’ policy issues on the eight (8) domains of Age-Friendly Cities : housing, transportation, access to health services, civic participation, communications, outdoor spaces, and social inclusion and participation Assist in all aspects of community engagement activities, both virtual and in-person, including event planning, coordinating with community partners, prepping event materials Conduct research on livable community policy issues and best practices to draft documents to support our outreach and advocacy implementation efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, and collaborate in communications tactics, including direct communications to partner organizations. Ability to design basic visuals to support events and promotional efforts (event fliers, online images, etc.) Develop in-depth knowledge and compile information on AARP priority issues Support with the coordination of volunteer outreach programming, attend volunteer meetings and assist with volunteer correspondence Provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external partnersMust 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 and Zoom Strong research and analytical skills with project management knowledge 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 $21 for undergraduates and graduate students and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and do not qualify 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.

Salary : $21 - $28