Communications and Volunteer Engagement Intern

Summary

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. They are seeking a creative intern to assist with communications and volunteer engagement, focusing on issues important to the 50-plus community in North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing public/volunteer educational and training materials
• Work with volunteer presenters to let community groups and others know of available presentations
• Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to assist with AARP North Dakota’s social media accounts, including video production
• Capture video and engaging stories at events for future promotion and storytelling about AARP’s work in North Dakota
• Write draft stories for the state webpage, news releases, newsletter stories, social media posts, and emails to members and volunteers
• Assist in delivering events in the community as needed

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
• Will consider a virtual internship for candidates residing outside of Bismarck

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
• Will consider a virtual internship for candidates residing outside of Bismarck

Benefits

• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.
• Hybrid Work Environment: AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.