Together with staff and volunteers, this intern supports AARP MN’s efforts to engage Minnesotans age 50+, especially AARP members, in our mission to enhance the quality of life for all as we age. This paid internship position focuses on achieving our public policy and advocacy objectives through providing vital support with coordination, research, issue tracking, member and volunteer engagement/organizing efforts focused on state and federal advocacy along with the voter engagement work leading up to the 2020 elections.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist in planning and execution of advocacy and organizing strategies.
- Assist in executing voter engagement strategies.
- Track identified key issues.
- Conduct research on identified issues, synthesize and report on findings.
- Assist with writing and deploying policy-related communications to volunteers and e-activists.
- Support volunteers and e-activists with “calls to action” to their own legislators and highlighting our priority issues in their own communities – assist with creating message framework, providing contextual information and coaching as needed.
- Schedule and/or attend meetings as assigned.
- Provide operational and administrative support for staff engaged in campaign planning.
- Other duties as assigned.
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
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 7 2019
Active Until:
Dec 7 2019
Hiring Organization:
AARP
industry:
Nonprofit