External Relations Intern
AARP
Washington, DCFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- MarketingHRIS
- Nice to have
- Microsoft Office
- Work
- Hybrid in Washington · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Marketing60%Microsoft Office39%HRIS1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 31, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
AARP's External Relations team is seeking a creative, design-savvy, and results-driven student for an internship focused on media relations and advocacy. This paid internship is designed to foster learning and development in media relations, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026 and the possibility of extending.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues on family caregiving, health and welfare, and prescription drugs.
- Engage in communications strategies to advance these issues and organize events.
- Research policy issues, draft documents to support advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions.
- Collaborate in communications tactics and engage in support for various remote and in-person media events.
- Design visually appealing post-campaign reports to highlight the reach and impact of advocacy media campaigns.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Must be a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship.
- Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields.
- Must be a self-starter and adaptable to work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities.
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Familiarity with creating visually appealing PowerPoint presentations is a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Regular and reliable job attendance.
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to work effectively in an office environment with moderate noise.
Hybrid Work Environment
- Mondays and Fridays are designated remote workdays, except for essential functions.
- Remote work is limited to within the United States and its territories.
Compensation
- Undergraduates: $18.40/hour
- Graduate students: $21/hour
- Ph.D. candidates: $28/hour
- Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.