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AARP · 7 hours ago

Outreach, Engagement and Communications Intern

Las Vegas, NV

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Outreach, Engagement and Communications Intern will collaborate with AARP Nevada staff to engage the community through various outreach, communications, and volunteer management activities.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Apply strategic and creative thinking to help develop, implement, and promote activities and programs in areas such as family caregiving, health and welfare, voter engagement, and retirement security

Participate in activities and events both virtually and in person to inform and engage the community

Work to increase multicultural outreach in our Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQIA communities

Engage AARP members, elected officials and candidates, and community partners in efforts to inform voters about election processes and voting options, candidate positions, and the importance of making their voices heard

Assist with volunteer engagement and management to provide meaningful opportunities and experiences

Engage in the communications strategies to advance these issues, as well as the events organized as part of these efforts

Research policy and community issues, outreach targets, and community partners; draft documents to support our advocacy and outreach efforts; and participate in team meetings and strategy discussions

Qualification

Community engagementMulticultural outreachProject managementStrategic thinkingMicrosoft OfficeZoomSocial mediaVideo editingVerbal communicationWritten communication

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

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work under tight deadlines

Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities

Productive in a flexible work environment (in office, telecommuting, and/or in the community)

Able to work closely with volunteer groups

Willingness to be non-partisan in all work activities, both in the office and the community

Willingness to learn AARP priority initiatives fraud prevention, caregiving, financial security, health, voter engagement, etc

Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Zoom, and learn internal programs

Exceptional verbal/written communication skills