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Advocacy Intern

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New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Internship

AARP NJ has an immediate need in its New Brunswick, New Jersey Office for an Advocacy Intern to work 15 - 25 hours per week January, 2020 - December, 2020. This is a great opportunity to work closely with the leadership in the State Office as you contribute to advocacy issues that impact AARP and its members. This is a paid internship.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Production of and distribution of materials for legislators, the media, members, and the public; 
  • Interacting with state and federal officials;
  • Story collection on varying topics;
  • Implementing social media tactics;
  • Assisting with the planning and implementation of legislative advocacy tactics; assisting in the development and implementation of advocacy events across New Jersey
Educational Background: 
Prospective intern must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; and be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post doctorate students.
Skills/Experience: 
  • AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers.  This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program.
Compensation/Benefits: 

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

Job Function: 

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: 
Nov 7 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
AARP
industry: 
Nonprofit