DayRows - Government Affairs Intern

AARP 5000 Meridian Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067 Remote

2022-01-13

Government Affairs Intern

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Overview:

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Are you interested in working with elected officials at the state, local and federal levels? AARP Tennessee is looking for you! At AARP Tennessee, we advocate for Tennesseans age 50 plus on policies related to health care, retirement, infrastructure, and more. As an intern, you will apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking. You will track legislation, interact with elected officials, and assist AARP Tennessee volunteers and staff in putting together local planning documents reflecting Tennesseans age 50 plus needs.

On any given day, you could be monitoring legislation at the Tennessee General Assembly, communicating with Congressional staff, or working with locally elected officials to advocate on behalf of AARP Tennessee. You will create contacts across the state and sharpen your skills. We’ll challenge you to think and work in new ways. We are committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development.

Responsibilities:

On an average day, you will be:

Strategic

Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges

Analytical

Contribute to tracking legislation and write-up of findings

Creating Designs

Create visual presentations of evaluation processes and results

Qualifications:

Prospective interns must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students; and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship.

AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. This may include those who have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program.

Benefits

Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.