Advocacy Campaign Intern – Remote & Impactful

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 25,347 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

AARP, based in Washington, DC, offers a paid Fall 2026 internship with its CSN Mobilization Campaign team to modernize response processes for activist emails and support voter engagement, Social Security and caregiving advocacy.

The internship provides opportunities to draft communications, support reporting, and work with online event tools, with remote work option for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program and remain enrolled throughout the internship.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations; strong communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support reporting efforts to tell our story internally and externally.
• Draft presentations and processes within brand guidelines; draft and review advocacy communications.
• Draft compelling national advocacy text messages for priority campaigns (voter engagement, Social Security, caregiving, prescription drugs, etc.).
• Work on special projects within national and state advocacy email, text messaging, direct mail, and fundraising portfolios.
• Assist with AARP's online event management and organizing tool, Mobilize America.
• Dive into drafting presentations and processes within brand guidelines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-starter

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Enrollment in college/university degree program

Tools

Mobilize America

Job description

AARP, based in Washington, DC, offers a paid Fall 2026 internship with its CSN Mobilization Campaign team to modernize response processes for activist emails and support voter engagement, Social Security and caregiving advocacy.

The internship provides opportunities to draft communications, support reporting, and work with online event tools, with remote work option for eligible candidates.