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Hispanic and Latino Community Engagement Intern I

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Boise, ID, United States
Part-time

We’re millions of members strong–with more joining us every day– the largest and “most powerful grassroots organization” around, according to Fortune magazine. In fact, our commitment and collective strength enables us to serve and support a broad and diverse membership as well as embrace our own workplace diversity. Here’s your chance to take action in Washington, DC and throughout the US!

Areas of Responsibility: 

Under state staff guidance:

Develop, organize and promote bilingual events focused on caregiver, fraud watch and financial security.

  • Intern must be mission focused and dedicated to AARP’s Multicultural Markets and Engagement goals
  • Identify and research Hispanic/Latino organizations who can help with our H/L outreach goals
  • Research other states for best practices in performing outreach in Hispanic/Latino communities
  • Help develop, organize, promote, and work at community presence activities in Hispanic/Latino communities
  • Identify and develop relationships with H/L media outlets who can help disseminate information regarding AARP’s events
  • Identify and report to Idaho state staff Hispanic/Latino AARP members who may be interested in volunteering for AARP
  • Recruit and train Spanish speaking volunteers on key AARP priorities
  • Intern’s contributions will help enrich Idaho’s Multicultural Markets Engagement
  • Other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
Must be a junior or senior  currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 .
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (2010 preferred): Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and social media tools
  • Must be bilingual (speak, read, and write) in English and Spanish
  • Must have good organizational skills (time management, planning, clear communication)
  • May be pursuing a degree in any area; however, an emphasis in social work, public policy, public administration, or political science is preferred
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and be willing to contact people by phone or in person

Organization Info

AARP

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1967
About Us
Mission: 

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. AARP champions positive social change and delivers value through advocacy, information, and service. AARP's vision is a society in which everyone lives with dignity and purpose, and fulfills their goals and dreams.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 17 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 18 2018
Hiring Organization: 
AARP
industry: 
Nonprofit