Community Outreach Intern; Graduate Student

Position: Community Outreach Intern (Graduate Student)
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 interested in learning how to make positive social change? AARP strengthens communities and promotes the issues that matter most to families, including health and financial security. AARP NJ seeks a Community Outreach Intern to work this spring and through December 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with AARP leadership, community partners, and volunteers to directly contribute to AARP NJ's local community impact strategy and work.

On any given day, you could support volunteer recruitment and training efforts, create presentations and communications collateral to engage volunteers and communities, support the outreach team through coordinating event logistics, and participate in voter engagement work. We'll challenge you to think and work in new ways, and we are committed to your growth, continued learning, and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Spring 2026 and will go through the end of the year, with the possibility of extending additional semesters.

Responsibilities

* Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to community impact work and challenges

* Develop in-depth knowledge of issues; contribute to data analysis, gather information, and research topics

* Develop presentations, collateral materials, and talking points for community engagement events

* Active in volunteer engagement, including supporting volunteer-led projects and programs

* Create content and manage the distribution of a bi-weekly volunteer newsletter

* Interact with members, volunteers, and the public, and provide logistical support at virtual and in-person AARP NJ events

* Attend and participate in community stakeholder conferences, meetings, and forums

* Manage and maintain inventory of collateral materials and giveaways

Qualifications

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

* 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

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.