Outreach and Communications Intern
Annapolis, MD
Internship
Hybrid
$18/hr - $28/hr
Intern Level
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Outreach and Communications Intern will support outreach efforts and communications activities, gain hands-on knowledge about issues affecting the 50+ population, and help amplify voices through various media channels.
Responsibilities
- Provide social media support, help create compelling content that amplifies external releases, events, and other opportunities, and send tweets to promote content
- Support the creation of video content, identify stock photos, conduct video research, coordinate studio and field shoots, develop run of shows
- Help draft internal communications content (newsletters, emails)
- Engage volunteers in advocacy, community outreach, and communications activities
- Deliver strong communications to volunteers to consistently keep them up-to-date on state office activities and opportunities for volunteerism
- Develop and staff impactful virtual and in-person events around the state
- Coordinate fairs, workshops, events, and video/teleconferences
- Assist in maintaining the state office schedule of events
Qualification
Required
- Prospective intern must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university and be considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or post-doctorate student
- 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
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Proficient in using various technological tools, including cameras, microphones, lights, tablets, smartphones
- Excellent research and writing skills; keen proofreading skills
- Knowledgeable in using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok
- Interest in social media and integrated communications
- Keeps up on current events and news
- Must have reliable transportation
- 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
- Editing software is a plus