Responsibilities

• Provide social media support by creating compelling content to amplify external releases, events, and other opportunities
• Support the creation of video content, including identifying stock photos
• Assist in writing and proofreading internal communications, such as newsletters and emails
• Support volunteer engagement for advocacy, community outreach, and communication activities
• Support and help manage impactful virtual and in-person events across the state
• Assist in maintaining the state office event schedule using AARP tools
• Support in-person event setup, including preparing all collateral materials, giveaways, and necessary supplies
• Post state events on AARP platforms such as Cvent, LEAP, and others as required

Requirements

• 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
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proficient in using various technological tools, including cameras, microphones, lights, tablets, smartphones, and content creation software such as Animoto, Clipchamp, and Canva a plus
• Excellent research and writing skills; keen proofreading skills
• Knowledgeable in using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok
• 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