Policy Issue Advocate Intern

1 day ago


New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States AARP Full time
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for health and financial security, personal fulfillment, and social change.

Job Summary
We are seeking an Advocacy Intern to join our team and contribute to local, state, and federal advocacy on policy issues that impact all New Jerseyans. As an intern, you will collaborate with AARP leadership and volunteers to advance issue advocacy campaigns and apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote AARP's mission.

Responsibilities
- Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help advance family caregiving, health access, voter engagement, and financial and retirement security
- Engage in communications and grassroots mobilization strategies to advance issue campaigns
- Engage with state, local, and federal elected representatives and their staffs
- Research policy issues, draft documents to support advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, and engage in a support role for various events

Requirements
- Enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university or have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
- Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Independent judgement in evaluation options

What We Offer
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with AARP leadership and volunteers, contributing to local, state, and federal advocacy on policy issues that impact all New Jerseyans. Remote work can be done within the United States and its territories, and regular and reliable job attendance is expected.

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