Job Specifications
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.
AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.
The Communications Intern for AARP Driver Safety plays a vital role in supporting strategic communications and marketing initiatives aimed at engaging volunteers and enhancing program visibility. This dynamic position offers hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, campaign execution, and digital communications. With opportunities to collaborate across teams, contribute to national campaigns, and support innovative efforts, this internship provides a unique blend of creative, analytical, and administrative experience in a mission-driven environment. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of January 2026, with an option to continue throughout the year.
Responsibilities
Create and format content for volunteer communications, newsletters, and social media (organic and paid), ensuring alignment with AARP’s messaging and branding
Manage social media scheduling and performance tracking, and collaborate with state offices to suggest and optimize post content
Support marketing campaigns such as AARP e-newsletters and direct mail, from brainstorming and planning through execution and post-campaign analysis
Assist with administrative tasks, including pulling scheduled course reports, preparing executive summaries, and developing presentations
Update and maintain state-specific law sheets by researching current traffic laws and reformatting documents for clarity and usability
Support content migration and quality assurance during the Volunteer Portal redesign, ensuring accuracy and functionality of links, forms, and resources
Operational Support Provide operational support ranging from assisting with the onboarding process to supporting system enhancements and improvements to operational portals
Event Support Provide support in creating events using the system of record, performing quality assurance on event setups, and assisting with adding events to the internal data system
Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
Experience or coursework in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in content creation for newsletters, social media, or marketing campaigns
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital tools such as Salesforce, social media platforms, and content management systems
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills, especially in tracking metrics and performing quality assurance tasks
Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
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
In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate 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, 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 s
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AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social mission organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt outdated stereotypes about aging, turn goals and dreams into real possibilities, and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus, their families and communities.
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