AARP · 1 week ago
Communications Intern
Washington, DC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $28/hr
Start in 2026 WinterAARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Communications Intern for AARP Driver Safety supports strategic communications and marketing initiatives aimed at engaging volunteers and enhancing program visibility through content creation, social media management, and campaign execution.
ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact
No H1B
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
Provide operational support ranging from assisting with the onboarding process to supporting system enhancements and improvements to operational portals
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Experience or coursework in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred
Remote internship is available for candidates residing outside the Washington, D.C. area
Company
AARP
AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.
Founded in 1958
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Consumer Technology Association
2019-07-29Grant
Leadership Team
M
Myechia Minter-Jordan
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Miller
SVP, Innovation & Product Development
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