Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content aligned with advocacy campaigns and community engagement efforts
• Support planning and promotion of events through email, social media, and communications toolkits
• Capture and produce real-time content at events (photo, video, short-form storytelling)
• Assist in maintaining and executing the social media content calendar
• Develop graphics and visual assets using PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe, Capcut, or similar tools
• Support email marketing and digital communications efforts
• Track and report on social and digital performance metrics
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to support campaign execution

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
• Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe, or similar design tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including age, gender, race, and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; familiarity with analytics tools is a plus
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
• Regular and reliable job attendance

Benefits

• Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.