AARP
Albany, NY 12210
Remote
2022-03-18
Legislative Intern (Summer-Fall)
4.2
Overview:
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.
The New York State Office (Albany, NY) is looking for a graduate student intern to assist its busy office with advocacy-related work and volunteer management. We’ll challenge you to think and work in new ways. We are committed to your growth and will cultivate your continued learning and development. This is a paid internship scheduled to begin in the summer and end in 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.
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.
The New York State Office (Albany, NY) is looking for a graduate student intern to assist its busy office with advocacy-related work and volunteer management. We’ll challenge you to think and work in new ways. We are committed to your growth and will cultivate your continued learning and development. This is a paid internship scheduled to begin in the summer and end in December 2022.
- Assist in grassroots organizing and advocacy efforts
- Analyze policy, programs, and regulations that affect the 50+ population
- Support the production and dissemination of correspondence with volunteers, members, activists, and the legislature
- Work directly with volunteers and staff to represent AARP at local events, including forums, news conferences, and rallies spotlighting AARP issues
- Monitor publications and news media for legislative issues of interest
- Deliver educational and advocacy materials to legislative and/or campaign offices
- Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research, as needed, and research candidates and related events
- Other related duties, as assigned
- 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
- A commitment of 25 hours per week is required
- In-office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
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.