AARP
53 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101
Remote
2022-03-03
Communications and Advocacy Intern (Summer-Fall)
4.2
Overview:
Are you ready to work with one of the nation’s largest non-profits to enrich the lives of older Americans and their families? You will gain valuable experience with public relations, message design, and many written projects such as news releases, website features, legislative testimony, and much more. Challenges for interns include learning to prioritize multiple assignments and juggling many editorial deadlines.
Working closely with the AARP Maine Communications Director, the intern will have the experience of working in a small team environment. In addition, you will receive first-hand knowledge of how AARP develops and conveys its message to almost 38 million members across the nation. Here in Maine, we have over 200,000 AARP members, and our work spans the entire state.
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.
Are you ready to work with one of the nation’s largest non-profits to enrich the lives of older Americans and their families? You will gain valuable experience with public relations, message design, and many written projects such as news releases, website features, legislative testimony, and much more. Challenges for interns include learning to prioritize multiple assignments and juggling many editorial deadlines.
Working closely with the AARP Maine Communications Director, the intern will have the experience of working in a small team environment. In addition, you will receive first-hand knowledge of how AARP develops and conveys its message to almost 38 million members across the nation. Here in Maine, we have over 200,000 AARP members, and our work spans the entire state.
The intern will also have the opportunity to participate in advocacy and outreach campaigns, expand their knowledge of communication processes in the field and work with our teams of volunteers. Outreach campaigns work will include coordinating events, staffing the office RSVP line, participating in volunteer workshops, and coordinating social media posts. This internship has an expected start date of June and will go through December 2022.
Responsibilities:
On an average day, you will be:
Strategic
- Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges
Analytical
- Review current news, analyze ongoing campaign plans, and work with the AARP Maine team to address priorities
Creating Designs
- Create social media graphics and videos
Under the direct supervision of the AARP Maine Communications Director, the successful intern applicant will:
- Support the communications, advocacy, and outreach programs for the Maine State Office
- Compose articles for the state website
- Create and coordinate social media posts, initiate appropriate messaging
- Record earned media hits using internal systems
- Support local virtual events as needed (coffees, on-taps, annual volunteer meetings, etc.)
- Write letters to the editor, legislative testimony, and other articles for print publications
- Create messaging for the Maine State Office social media sites
- Provide general support to volunteers as needed
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
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.
Must have excellent communication, organizational, writing, and computer skills; Internet-savvy; and work with volunteers and staff. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and exercise initiative.
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.
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.