Outreach Intern (St. Louis Area)

AARP; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Fall 2026 start

Paid internship

Job summary

AARP Missouri Team is seeking a creative, motivated student for a remote internship focused on community outreach and event planning.

The internship runs Fall 2026 through year-end, with potential extension, and requires location in the St. Louis, MO area. The role offers hands-on experience coordinating virtual and in-person events, volunteer engagement, and policy outreach supporting health and financial security.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote AARP MO policy issues through outreach and events.
• Assist in community engagement activities, virtual and in-person.
• Support volunteer outreach programming and meetings.
• Provide outstanding customer service and build relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Self-starter

Adaptable

Multitasking

Research skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

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 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. Are you a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in community outreach and event planning? The AARP Missouri Team is looking for you! Our team creates and executes various events and projects to improve people's lives as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. We'll challenge you to think and work innovatively on real-world projects. AARP is committed to your growth and to cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid remote 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. This position is remote; however, candidates must be located in the St. Louis, MO area.

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

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
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Zoom
• Strong research and analytical skills with project management knowledge
• Candidates must be located in the St. Louis, MO area

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

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
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise

Compensation And Benefits

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.

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.