Communications and Outreach Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist in communications/marketing efforts through written news releases, flyers, social media video posts, and video news releases
• Provide social media support, help create compelling content, and manage and schedule social media posts
• Prepare e-mail newsletter content to promote AARP Hawai`i events that fit template requirements
• Engage volunteers in advocacy, community outreach, and communications activities
• Help facilitate virtual and in-person events and Facebook live-streaming

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
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• 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