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, and results-driven student interested in community outreach, advocacy, and public policy? The AARP Washington Team is looking for you! Our team creates and executes various events, advocates for, and implements policies to improve people's lives as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. AARP Washington offers innovation, creativity, and professional growth opportunities while working with a diverse team and audiences. 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 is anticipated to start in Spring 2025 and can continue throughout the year. Responsibilities Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote livable communities’ policy issues on the eight (8) domains of Age-Friendly Cities: housing, transportation, access to health services, civic participation, communications, outdoor spaces, and social inclusion and participation Assist in all aspects of community engagement activities, both virtual and in-person, including event planning, coordinating with community partners, prepping event materials Conduct research on livable community policy issues and best practices to draft documents to support our outreach and advocacy implementation efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, and collaborate in communications tactics, including direct communications to partner organizations. Ability to design basic visuals to support events and promotional efforts (event fliers, online images, etc.) Develop in-depth knowledge and compile information on AARP priority issues Support with the coordination of volunteer outreach programming, attend volunteer meetings and assist with volunteer correspondence Provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external partners 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 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 and Zoom Strong research and analytical skills with project management knowledge 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 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 $21 for undergraduates and graduate students and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and do not qualify 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.