What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Digital Intern position at AARP?

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.

The AARP Alabama team seeks a Creative Digital Intern to join our energetic team and assist with social media, content creation, and graphic design focused on key issues such as caregiving, financial security, and more. This paid internship is anticipated to start in Spring 2025 and can continue throughout the year.

Responsibilities

The Creative Digital Intern will partner with the Communications and Outreach team to use digital mediums like social media, websites, and apps to communicate with diverse audiences.

Duties will include the following :

Plan and create social media content which includes designing compelling graphics and videos.
Support and create virtual events and multimedia projects that support AARP AL's social mission work
Assist with editorial planning, content management and scheduling, and channel management
Assist with reporting and data analysis
Assist with website management
Monitor posts and respond promptly to all questions and comments
Work with the Communications Director to ensure brand consistency

Qualifications

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

Pursuing a degree in communications, public policy, marketing, or related fields

Knowledge of Canva, Streamyard, and other video editing apps is helpful

Strong written, oral, interpersonal, computer and creative digital content skills required

Highly organized orientation and time management skills required

Proven ability to handle multiple projects, work independently with minimum direction, and work as a member or leader of a team

Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents

Ability to utilize available technology to perform position responsibilities

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, $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.

Salary : $18 - $28

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