Community Outreach Intern

Business Unit Description AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into ‘Real Possibilities’ by changing the way America defines aging.

With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.

Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment.

AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name.

As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Summary The AARP Kentucky State Office is seeking a paid intern to support our Livable Communities and community outreach work in Louisville, Kentucky.

The anticipated duration of this paid internship will be June, 2020 through December, 2020.

Responsibilities The intern will : Assist with the coordination and implementation of community outreach efforts associated with Age-Friendly Louisville and other events Event and project management with excellent organizational skills Assist with the development of a volunteer onboarding monitoring system for the Louisville Community Team Interact with diverse groups of individuals with varied backgrounds and goals (volunteers, community leaders, partner organizations and vendors) Serve as a representative of AARP at community sponsored activities Create/manage relationships, at various levels, with volunteers, elected officials and organizations Requirements Prospective intern must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; and be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post doctorate students.

AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers.

This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program.

Benefits Offered 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 information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.