Advocacy and Communications Intern

About the position Responsibilities • Utilize strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on housing, transportation, health, and other AARP priority quality of life issues. • Engage in the communications strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts. • Assist in developing and executing overall strategic communications outreach, primarily social media & video content. • Research policy issues, draft documents to support our advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events. • Provide general operational assistance to the Communications and Outreach/Advocacy teams working on various projects and activities, including event coordination and general administrative support. • Provide support to staff for volunteer outreach and recruitment. • Research potential partners and stakeholders to reach new target audiences/multicultural audiences. Requirements • 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. • Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus. • Knowledge of communications and advocacy campaigns. Benefits • 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. Apply tot his job