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AARP · 22 hours ago

Communications and Advocacy Intern

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking a Communications and Advocacy Intern to assist in planning and implementing advocacy tactics, create digital content, and monitor council activities.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with communications for all state-led engagements

Assist advocacy staff and volunteers in planning and implementing state and federal non-partisan advocacy tactics and voter engagement activities

Monitor DC Council Committee activities and research select policy issues

Create digital, social, and print content for advocacy and community outreach

Assist with the production of MS Teams Live and Facebook Live events

Create and deliver a high-quality body of work portfolio before the internship's end

Create and deliver one special project of interns' making that supports a state objective

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeZoomOral communicationWritten communicationVideo editingSocial mediaProject managementAdaptability

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 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 age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs & Zoom

Solid oral and written communication skills

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