Communications Intern, Spring 2027

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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $18 - $28 / hour

👨‍🎓 Internship

⚪️ Entry-level

🗣️ Communications

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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AARP

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1958

🤝 Non-profit

🏥 Healthcare

👥 B2C

💰 Grant on 2019-08

Non-profit • Healthcare • B2C

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that empowers people age 50 and over to choose how they live as they age. It provides member benefits and discounts (AARP Rewards, AARP Smart Picks), consumer resources and educational content on health, money, work, caregiving, travel and more, plus tools and courses (Ask AARP, AARP Skills Builder, webinars). AARP advocates on policy issues such as Social Security and Medicare, runs research and community programs (AARP Foundation, AARP Near You), and offers services including fraud-prevention support (Fraud Watch Network Helpline) and localized events and assistance.

📋 Description

• Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges in a matrix environment • Compile research and data analyses and write up findings • Assist with writing, editing, and publishing articles through AARP's Content Management System • Organize creative assets and toolkits for local markets and award applications • Audit, edit, and create internal communications tools and resources • Assist in managing digital marketing campaigns and communicating learnings and successes • Maintain, monitor, and improve digital user flow from viewing an ad to taking action online • Perform user testing, review tracking mechanisms, and analyze user feedback and web metrics • Support campaign-related emails • Create and distribute presentations and toolkits • Assist staff and volunteer teams in telling the story of AARP's local work

🎯 Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing, or a related field • Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as an undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student throughout the internship • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and other organizational programs • Knowledge of Canva and PowerPoint is a plus • Ability to work in an informal team situation across business units in a matrix environment • Self-starter and adaptable, with ability to work under tight deadlines • Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities • Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation • Writing samples and examples of prior video and presentation projects requested • AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position • Regular and reliable job attendance • Respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships • Independent judgment in evaluating options and making sound decisions • Home office environment with ability to work effectively amid moderate home environment noise

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid internship • Internships are non-exempt positions • Remote work from anywhere in the United States and its territories • Hands-on experience • Mentorship • Growth opportunities from day one • Support for health, finances, and future (AARP benefits description; internships are not eligible for employee benefits)