Community Outreach and Advocacy Intern; Wichita, KS

Position: Community Outreach and Advocacy Intern (Wichita, KS)
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, results-driven student interested in community outreach, event planning, and advocacy? The AARP Kansas 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 will 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 is expected to begin in Summer 2026 and continue through the end of the year, with a possibility of extension. The position is remote, located in Wichita, KS.

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities

* Engage in the work of the Kansas State Office priorities with staff and volunteers

* Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues and community engagement on family caregiving, health and welfare, and retirement security

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

* Research policy issues, draft documents to support our advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various virtual and in-person events

* Other duties and responsibilities as identified

Qualifications

* Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university, considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or post-doctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship

* Preference for students enrolled in a Public Administration, Public Policy, or Public Health program

* 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

* Exceptional verbal/written communication skills

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

* Maintain a local presence in Wichita, KS

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

* Regular and reliable job attendance

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships

* Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions

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

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $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.