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 security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. Are you a creative, passionate, and results-driven graduate student interested in volunteer and community engagement and event planning? The AARP New York 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'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 January 2025, with the possibility of extending additional semesters. Responsibilities Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges Contribute to research and data analyses and write-up of findings Create visual presentations of evaluation processes and results Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy and educational issues on family caregiving, health and welfare, and retirement security Engage in community and volunteer strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts Participate in team meetings with staff and volunteers and strategy discussions, collaborate on community and communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events Qualifications The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university, considered a graduate or postdoctoral student, and will remain academically enrolled throughout the internship. The candidate will pursue a degree in communications, marketing, public health, gerontology, or related fields Graduate student required; preference to students enrolled in a Master of Public Administration, Public Policy, or Public Health program Must be a self-starter and adaptable 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 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 judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds 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.