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Advocacy and Communications Intern - Saint Paul

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AARP

Apr 14

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
  • Saint Paul

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university, be considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or post-doctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
  • Pursuing a degree in public policy, political science, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields
  • Prior experience in issue and/or legislative advocacy, although not required, would be helpful
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects to achieve deadlines
  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with social media tools
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Interest in aging, nonprofits, communications/public relations, and political issues
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to work well with team members while being flexible and adaptable to work on independent projects
  • Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours a week

Responsibilities

  • Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on family caregiving, health and welfare, and retirement security
  • Engage in the communications strategies to advance these issues and the events organized as part of these efforts
  • 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 with advocacy staff and volunteers to plan and implement state and federal legislative grassroots advocacy tactics and non-partisan voter engagement activities
  • Monitor legislative activities and research policy issues.
  • Enhance AARP’s social media presence by creating and posting relevant and timely content
  • Produce and distribute materials for legislators, the media, members, and the public
  • Design visuals to support advocacy promotional efforts (e.g., event fliers, online images, etc.)
  • Write and edit press releases and articles for the state website, blog entries, email communications, action alerts, letters to the editor, and other articles, focusing on AARP’s policy issues and voter engagement efforts
  • Research background information for talking points and other communications needs, as needed by staff

AARP

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1958
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people aged 50 and older to live their best lives. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, AARP works to address key issues such as healthcare, financial security, and social connectedness. With millions of members nationwide, AARP provides resources, information, and services to help individuals navigate the challenges and opportunities of ageing while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life for older adults.