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Advocacy Intern

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Tallahassee, FL, USA
Internship

The Tallahassee Florida State Office of AARP is recruiting a paid, graduate level intern to support its Advocacy efforts May, 2019 – December, 2019. A commitment of 25 hours per week is required.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Under the management of the Advocacy Manager (with the support of Sr. Program Assistant and Advocacy ASDs):

  • Track bills of interest through the legislative process to help with the composition of AARP Florida's Report and Voting Record on Legislative Issues;
  • Maintain the advocacy line;
  • Research issues involving the 50-plus population;
  • Pull together data and stats for meetings;
  • Attend legislative and/or regulatory meetings and take notes as needed;
  • Participate in relevant conference calls and take notes as needed;
  • Develop Power Point presentations.
Educational Background: 
Interns must be currently enrolled in a degreed program at an accredited college or university; be in good academic standing; and be considered rising first or second year graduate 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: 
Mar 31 2019
Active Until: 
May 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
AARP
industry: 
Nonprofit