Interns will gain valuable experience and work in a team environment. They will also receive first-hand knowledge of how one of America’s largest non-profit organizations, dedicated to enriching the lives of older Americans, develops and conveys its message to almost 38 million members across the nation. Here in Maine, we have 230,000 AARP members and our work spans the entire state. The expected duration of this internship is May, 2019 - December, 2019.
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in advocacy and outreach campaigns, expand their knowledge of communication processes in the field and work with our volunteers. Outreach campaigns work will include coordinating events, staffing the office RSVP line, participating in volunteer workshops and coordinating social media posts.
- compose articles for the state website
- create and coordinate social media posts
- record earned media hits using internal systems
- staff the RSVP line
- create materials for volunteer workshops
- write letters to the editor, legislative testimony and other articles for print publications
- support the advocacy and outreach programs for the Maine State Office
- create messaging for the Maine State Office social media sites
- Intern will perform other related duties, as assigned.
- 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.
Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.
https://careers.aarp.org/ShowJob/Id/1995540/Communications-Intern-(Portland,-Maine)/