Communications Intern; Late Spring​/Summer

Position: Communications Intern (Late Spring/Summer)
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, self-starter, and results-driven student interested in communications, using multi-media platforms, and proficient in social media? The AARP New York Team is looking for you! Our team creates and supports the state's advocacy and community engagement 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.

AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of late Spring/Summer 2026 and may continue through the end of the year, with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities

* Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote new ways to break through the message clutter to communication policies on family caregiving, health and welfare, and retirement security

* Engage in the communications strategies to advance these issues, and the events organized as part of these efforts

* Research policy issues, draft documents to support our communications 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

Qualifications

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

* Pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related fields

* 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

* Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus

* Adept with technology

* Experience with graphic design platforms like Canva or Photoshop, along with video editing tools (e.g., iMovie, Adobe Premiere, or similar)

* Ability to manage various projects simultaneously within timelines

* Preference for students in the 5 boroughs of NYC who can work in-person at the NYC office and remotely, as set by the organization

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 judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions

* Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise

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.