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AARP · 5 months ago

Communications and Research Intern

positionWashington, DC, United States
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$18/hr - $28/hr

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking a Communications and Research Intern to support the Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer's office through research and communication tasks, providing valuable work experience in the advocacy space.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with the Core Office of the Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer’s staff to support the EVP with timely research analysis and briefings
Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets
Gather research and compile information on various topics; this could include communications with fellow interns & subject matter experts, online searches, reviewing publications, and accessing library materials
Compose communication materials and support the EVP’s speechwriter with background research
Maintain confidentiality of all AARP’s internal information

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationResearch skillsProfessionalismIndependent judgmentAdaptability

Required

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
Exceptional verbal/written communication skills
Must be a self-starter and adaptable to work under tight deadlines
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Regular and reliable job attendance
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions
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

Company

AARP

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AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.
dateFounded in 1958
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.aarp.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Consumer Technology Association
2019-07-29Grant

Leadership Team

M
Myechia Minter-Jordan
Chief Executive Officer
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Andy Miller
SVP, Innovation & Product Development
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