This internship is situated within AARP Programs on the Work & Jobs issue area team. The goal of the team’s work is to enable the 50+ to thrive in the labor market and compete for jobs or start their own businesses. Intern activities include, but are not limited to, providing help with communications, writing, operations, fact-checking, research and other duties. As an intern, you will gain valuable work experience on a specific issue area (with an opportunity to expand your knowledge of wider AARP programs and the operations that support them.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work closely with the staff in the Work/Jobs - Programs department to support team members with timely operational, communications, marketing and research tasks.
- Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets.
- Maintain confidentiality of all AARP’s internal information
- Gather research and compile information on a variety of topics. This could include online searches, reviewing publications, handling databases and accessing library materials.
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 undergraduate juniors or seniors.
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:
Apr 12 2019
Active Until:
May 13 2019
Hiring Organization:
AARP
industry:
Nonprofit