Advocacy, Outreach and Volunteer Engagement Intern
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Hybrid
Entry level
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Skills: Advocacy, Community outreach, Event planning, Volunteer management, Strategic thinking
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
Skills: Communications, Volunteer engagement, Social media management, Video production, Video editing
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Skills: Communications, Volunteer engagement, Social media management, Video production, Video editing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$26/hr–$29/hr
Mid level
Overview: AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors 60-plus, providing free legal and social work services to those in need — empowering, defending, prot…
Skills: Administrative support, Client intake, Legal document preparation, Case management, Records management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Mid level
Overview AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of vulnerable Washington, D.C. seniors 60-plus, providing free legal and social work services to those in need — empowering, defe…
Skills: Administrative support, Client intake, Case management, Legal document preparation, Investigative work
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$129k–$143k/yr
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$30/hr–$33/hr
Senior
Overview: AARP Services, Inc., founded in 1999, is a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services manages the provider relationships for and performs quality control oversight of the wide range of products and …
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Senior
Overview AARP Services, Inc., founded in 1999, is a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services manages the provider relationships for and performs quality control oversight of the wide range of products and s…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Senior
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$108k–$120k/yr
Senior
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
Skills: Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Forecasting, Statistical Analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Senior
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Skills: Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Forecasting, Statistical Analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$128k–$143k/yr
Senior
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$151k–$168k/yr
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$135k–$150k/yr
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Skills: Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Pipeline Management, Market Analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and advo…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$162k–$180k/yr
Senior+
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
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, AARP strengthens communities and adv…
Skills: Social Media Content Creation, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Content Management, Data Analysis
Advocacy, Outreach and Volunteer Engagement Intern
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Internship
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 14d ago
Apply by Jul 28
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The intern will work with staff and volunteers to manage special projects, represent AARP at community events, and conduct research to support advocacy efforts. They will also collaborate on communication tactics and identify local projects to advance AARP's presence in targeted communities.
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited degree program as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Full job description
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, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.
Are you a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in advocacy and community outreach? The AARP Georgia Team is looking for you! Our team creates and executes various events and projects to improve people's lives as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. We'll challenge you to think and work innovatively on real-world projects. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Fall 2026 and will run through the end of the year, with the possibility of extending additional semesters.
Responsibilities
Work with staff and volunteers to manage special projects and events
Represent AARP at community events and public meetings
Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues
Research policy issues, draft documents to support our advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events
Work directly with staff and volunteer teams and identify local projects that will advance AARP’s presence in our targeted communities
Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communications
Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
Event planning and volunteer management
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
Regular and reliable job attendance
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $28 for Ph.D. candidates. 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.
What we do might surprise you!
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social mission organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt outdated stereotypes about aging, turn goals and dreams into real possibilities, and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus, their families and communities.
Our social impact work in health security, financial resilience, and personal fulfillment is at the heart of what we do. With offices in every state plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we live and work in the communities we serve. We listen to what people need and want, and offer programs, services and trusted information that are directly relevant to them. State offices also work with our national office to amplify our members’ voices at the local and federal levels to help empower people 50 and above to choose how they live and work as they age.
From being a force for positive change to producing the nation’s largest-circulation magazine – the full scope of what we do might surprise you! That’s why people who are excited by unique opportunities and galvanized by meaningful challenges come to work at AARP.
Offices: 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049, US
What we do might surprise you!
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social mission organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt outdated stereotypes about aging, turn goals and dreams into real possibilities, and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus, their families and communities.
Our social impact work in health security, financial resilience, and personal fulfillment is at the heart of what we do. With offices in every state plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we live and work in the communities we serve. We listen to what people need and want, and offer programs, services and trusted information that are directly relevant to them. State offices also work with our national office to amplify our members’ voices at the local and federal levels to help empower people 50 and above to choose how they live and work as they age.
From being a force for positive change to producing the nation’s largest-circulation magazine – the full scope of what we do might surprise you! That’s why people who are excited by unique opportunities and galvanized by meaningful challenges come to work at AARP.
Offices: 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049, US