Policy & Community Outreach Intern - Washington

AARP; Washington; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

AARP Washington is offering a paid internship focused on advocacy, public policy, and community engagement for Fall 2026 through year-end with potential extensions. You will gain exposure to policy issues in caregiving, healthcare, financial security, consumer protection, and fraud, and participate in outreach activities with diverse communities.

The role includes event planning support, research tasks, basic visuals, volunteering coordination, and partner communications, while developing

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program and remain 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 needs, and set priorities
• Ability to work with diverse populations including gender, race, and sexual orientation
• Strong research and analytical skills with project management knowledge
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Zoom

Responsibilities

• Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to promote AARP WA 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
• Conduct research on policy issues and best practices to draft documents to support outreach and advocacy implementation efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, and collaborate in communications tactics, including direct communications to partner organizations
• Design basic visuals to support events and promotional efforts (event fliers, online images, etc.)
• Develop in-depth knowledge and compile information on AARP priority issues
• Support with 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

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Enrolled in degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

AARP Washington is offering a paid internship focused on advocacy, public policy, and community engagement for Fall 2026 through year-end with potential extensions. You will gain exposure to policy issues in caregiving, healthcare, financial security, consumer protection, and fraud, and participate in outreach activities with diverse communities.

The role includes event planning support, research tasks, basic visuals, volunteering coordination, and partner communications, while developing