Outreach Intern (St. Louis Area)
AARP
Missouri, United StatesFresher5h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 10:36 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 15 Nov, 11:46 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Customer serviceMicrosoft OfficeProject management
- Work
- On-site in Missouri · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office24%Customer service21%Project management6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 15, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
AARP is seeking a creative, passionate, and results-driven student for an Outreach Intern position in the St. Louis Area. This paid remote internship focuses on community outreach and event planning. The internship has an anticipated start date of Fall 2026 and will run through the end of the year, with the possibility of extending additional semesters. Candidates must be located in the St. Louis, MO area.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to promote AARP MO policy issues, including caregiving, healthcare, financial security, consumer protection, and fraud.
- Assist in all aspects of community engagement activities, both virtual and in-person, including event planning, coordinating with community partners, and prepping event materials.
- Support the coordination of volunteer outreach programming, attend volunteer meetings, and assist with volunteer correspondence.
- Provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and build relationships with internal and external partners.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office programs
- Zoom
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.
- Strong research and analytical skills with project management knowledge.
- Candidates must be located in the St. Louis, MO area.
- Regular and reliable job attendance.
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
- Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions.
- Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise.
Compensation
- Undergraduate students: $18/hour
- Graduate students: $21/hour
- Ph.D. candidates: $28/hour
- Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.