Advocacy Intern

About the Role

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.

Our Rhode Island Advocacy Team is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, results-driven student passionate about fostering social impact change. This paid internship offers an exciting opportunity to work with and learn from a great team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving to challenges
• Contribute to testimony creation and write-up of research findings
• Support Voter Engagement efforts for the 2026 State and Federal elections
li>Communicate with and support AARP-RI volunteers in their role as part of our Advocacy Team
• Research policy issues, draft documents to support our advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in support for various remote and in-person events
• Support Advocacy volunteers in their work

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
• Excellent written, oral, and digital communication skills, with the ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt and work under tight deadlines

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 judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
• Must be available to work from AARP's Rhode Island State Office (Note: The original posting mentioned Louisiana, but based on the context, it seems Rhode Island is the correct location)
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation

The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.