Overview:

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on society and looking for an opportunity to channel your energy towards a great cause? Well, we have some fantastic news for you! The AARP Mobilization Campaign team is seeking talented individuals like you to join our cause and help us create and execute various advocacy campaigns that drive meaningful change. As part of our team, you'll get to work on some of the most critical policy issues of our time - including voter engagement, Social Security, and family caregiving campaigns - and help build a brighter future for future generations! We're seeking innovative thinkers who are up for a challenge and ready to tackle real-world problems with creative solutions. And the best part? AARP is fully committed to your growth and development, so you'll have all the support you need to succeed. This paid internship is expected to start in Fall 2026. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of something truly amazing!

Responsibilities:

We receive emails from our activists who have engaged with us through our online advocacy program. We're looking for individuals who can help us find creative and innovative ways to modernize our response process and improve our speed of response. Help us revolutionize our response process and boost the speed of response to emails from our passionate activists.

Support reporting efforts to help tell our story both internally and externally.
Draft presentations and processes within brand guidelines; draft and review advocacy communications
Draft compelling national advocacy text messages for AARP's priority issue campaigns, including voter engagement, social security, caregiving, prescription drugs, and more
Work on special projects under our national and state advocacy email, text messaging, direct mail, and advocacy fundraising portfolios
Assist with AARP's online event management and organizing tool, Mobilize America
You'll dive into drafting presentations and processes within brand guidelines

Qualifications:

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
Exceptional verbal/written communication skills
This role has the option to be remote

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

Regular and reliable job attendance
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions
Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly range is $18.40 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic

What we do might surprise you! AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social mission organization with a membership of nearly 38 million. Our aim is to disrupt outdated stereotypes about aging, turn goals and dreams into real possibilities, and fight for the issues that matter most to people 50-plus, their families and communities. Our social impact work in health security, financial resilience, and personal fulfillment is at the heart of what we do. With offices in every state plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we live and work in the communities we serve. We listen to what people need and want, and offer programs, services and trusted information that are directly relevant to them. State offices also work with our national office to amplify our members’ voices at the local and federal levels to help empower people 50 and above to choose how they live and work as they age. From being a force for positive change to producing the nation’s largest-circulation magazine – the full scope of what we do might surprise you! That’s why people who are excited by unique opportunities and galvanized by meaningful challenges come to work at AARP.

Advocacy Mobilization Intern (Fall)

Advocacy Mobilization Intern (Fall)

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