[Remote] Advocacy Mobilization Intern (Fall)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking an Advocacy Mobilization Intern to support various advocacy campaigns and improve response processes for activist communications.


Responsibilities

  • Support reporting efforts to help tell our story both internally and externally
  • Draft presentations and processes within brand guidelines; draft and review advocacy communications
  • Draft compelling national advocacy text messages for AARP's priority issue campaigns, including voter engagement, social security, caregiving, prescription drugs, and more
  • Work on special projects under our national and state advocacy email, text messaging, direct mail, and advocacy fundraising portfolios
  • Assist with AARP's online event management and organizing tool, Mobilize America
  • You'll dive into drafting presentations and processes within brand guidelines

Skills

  • 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
  • Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
  • 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
  • Exceptional verbal/written communication skills
  • Regular and reliable job attendance
  • Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
  • Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions
  • Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise

Benefits

  • Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Company Overview

  • AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

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