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AARP · 7 hours ago

Design Thinking and Product Intern

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The AgeTech Collaborative™ is seeking a creative and passionate intern to assist with market research, new product development, and consulting to better serve the 50+ market.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Review and synthesize AgeTech and industry research and draft documents to summarize learnings
Work directly with project teams, assisting with new product development phases from concept design to prototyping
Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help develop insights and identify new opportunity areas
Participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person workshops

Qualification

New product developmentMarket researchMicrosoft OfficeOnline research toolsSolid communicatorCreative thinkingSelf-starterAdaptability

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
Interest in and/or experience in new product development
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
Solid communicator and creative thinker with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, in particular PowerPoint and Excel
Familiarity with online research tools such as SurveyMonkey and similar AARP proprietary tools
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 is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.

Funding

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

Leadership Team

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