Communications and Volunteer Engagement Intern
Bismarck, ND
Internship
Hybrid
$18/hr - $28/hr
Intern Level
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking a creative and passionate intern to assist in volunteer communications and engagement, participating in various activities focused on issues important to the 50-plus community in North Dakota.
Responsibilities
- Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to assist with AARP North Dakota’s social media accounts to include video production
- Write draft stories for the state webpage, news releases, newsletter stories, social media posts, and emails to members and volunteers
- Assist in preparing public/volunteer educational materials
- Work with volunteer presenters to let community groups and others know of available presentations
- Meet with AARP volunteers and staff to strategize public programming engagement opportunities
- Assist in delivering events in community as needed
Qualification
Required
- Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
- Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the 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
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Regular and reliable job attendance
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
- Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
- In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Preferred
- Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus