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.

The AARP Nevada State Office team seeks a student eager to make a positive impact in the community through social impact. You will collaborate with AARP Nevada staff across various areas, including multicultural outreach, communications, fraud prevention, volunteer management, event planning and execution, and family caregiving. This opportunity enables you to learn and apply strategic and creative thinking while engaging with a diverse range of community agencies, partners, elected officials, volunteers, and the public.

If making a difference in the community while gaining experience motivates you, then please apply. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Spring 2026, with the possibility of extending additional semesters.

Responsibilities

* Apply strategic and creative thinking to help develop, implement, and promote activities and programs in areas such as family caregiving, health and welfare, voter engagement, and retirement security

* Participate in activities and events both virtually and in person to inform and engage the community

* Work to increase multicultural outreach in our Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQIA communities

* Engage AARP members, elected officials and candidates, and community partners in efforts to inform voters about election processes and voting options, candidate positions, and the importance of making their voices heard

* Assist with volunteer engagement and management to provide meaningful opportunities and experiences

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

* Research policy and community issues, outreach targets, and community partners; draft documents to support our advocacy and outreach efforts; and participate in team meetings and strategy discussions

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 with the ability to work under tight deadlines

* Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities

* Productive in a flexible work environment (in office, telecommuting, and/or in the community)

* Able to work closely with volunteer groups

* Willingness to be non-partisan in all work activities, both in the office and the community

* Willingness to learn AARP priority initiatives: fraud prevention, caregiving, financial security, health, voter engagement, etc.

* Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation

* Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Zoom, and learn internal programs

* Exceptional verbal/written communication skills

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

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.