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AARP · 7 hours ago

Advocacy Intern

positionPasadena, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$18/hr - $28/hr

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Advocacy Intern will work with the state team to support advocacy efforts, engage with community partners, and educate the 50+ audience on relevant issues.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact
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Comp. & BenefitsbadNo H1Bnote

Responsibilities

Building awareness of AARP’s Advocacy work through the coordination of activities and project management, including special projects
Virtual engagement with community partnerships
Supporting volunteers and partner organizations
Working on national and grassroots campaigns and initiatives
Providing education to help the 50+ audience learn how to stay in their homes and communities
Convening and engaging public officials, community organizations, and coalitions virtually to advance state and local advocacy issues
Researching issues related to state and local policy issues
Developing materials and writing reports (i.e., PowerPoints)

Qualification

Public policyProject managementMicrosoft OfficeSocial mediaVirtual platformsDetail-orientedTime managementTeam orientedCommunication skills

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
Pursuing a degree in public policy, urban planning, political science, gerontology, or related fields
Detail-oriented
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Able to handle multiple projects
Team oriented
Excellent communication skills
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media, and virtual platforms
Regular and reliable job attendance
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions
Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment 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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