AARP
Raleigh, NC 27606
Remote
2022-04-03
Communications and Advocacy Intern
4.2
Overview:
Interested in learning how to make positive social change? Are you currently a student working on a degree in communications, journalism, political science, public administration, or gerontology? The AARP North Carolina Office is looking for an intern to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. We’ll challenge you to think and work in new ways. We are committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This internship has an expected start date of Spring and will go through December 2022. Responsibilities:
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.
Interested in learning how to make positive social change? Are you currently a student working on a degree in communications, journalism, political science, public administration, or gerontology? The AARP North Carolina Office is looking for an intern to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment. We’ll challenge you to think and work in new ways. We are committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This internship has an expected start date of Spring and will go through December 2022.
- Enhance event participation by helping with marketing and promotion of events through social media and other platforms
- Plan & execute community events and engage in other forms of community outreach
- Assist with drafting press releases, event advisories, editorials, and other copy for internal and external channels
- Pitch stories and statements to local media to support outreach (events) and advocacy
- Seek innovative ideas and opportunities to reach out to the Hispanic/Latino community 50+, military veterans, and rural communities
- Support our advocacy and outreach by monitoring the news environment for issues, reporters, and opportunities
- Assist in planning, scripting, production, and editing social media videos and content
- Design event/program fliers, graphics, and other material
- 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
- Communication, marketing, public policy, public administration, or political science background who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Excellent writing skills, event planning experience, and a good understanding of social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Good organizational and communications skills (both over the phone and in writing)
- Must be able to interact and engage with members of the public
- Experience with research projects, gathering information, culling, and capturing pertinent details with limited guidance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Interest in issues/policy relating to aging, health care, utilities, and/or financial security
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.