Outreach, Engagement and Communications Intern

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.

Are you a creative, passionate, innovative, and results-driven student interested in Community Outreach, Engagement, and Communications? The AARP Florida Team is looking for you Our team creates and executes various events and projects to improve people's lives as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. We'll challenge you to think and work innovatively on real-world projects in Communications and Outreach. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Spring 2026, with the possibility of extending additional semesters

Responsibilities:

• Support the Communications, Outreach, and Engagement teams in applying strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on family caregiving, health, welfare, livable communities, and retirement security
• Contribute to communication strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts
• Support efforts to reach and engage with new and current volunteers at the local and state level
• Actively participate in team meetings, strategy sessions, and collaborative planning for communication initiatives
• Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets
• Gather research and compile information on a variety of policy issues and draft documents to support our advocacy efforts

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 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
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
• In-office/open office Tuesday through Thursday, with Monday and Friday being work-at-home days

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
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

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.