CSN Program - Communications Marketing Research Intern I AARP 889 reviews - Washington, DC 20001 (Shaw area) Part-time, Internship Business Unit Description AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the worlds largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. The Community, State and National Affairs (CSNA) team is a key contributor to AARP's mission of social change for Americans 50+ and their families. CSNA drives social change through our advocacy work by giving our members a voice?at the federal, state, local levels and community levels?on issues important to them such as Financial Resilience, Health Security, and Personal Fulfillment. With a network of 53 offices in each state, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, we live where we work. This allows us to do what we do bestmeet the people and directly engage in our communities to find out what they need and want, enabling us to educate our members with programs and information that is relevant to them. Our state offices work hand-in-glove with AARPs national office in Washington, DC. This reach?from community to state to federal enables CSNA to better empower people 50+ to enjoy the way they live and work today, while reaching their goals for tomorrowtheir life their way. Summary Statement In this internship you will build your resume while gaining first-hand knowledge of how the nations largest non-profit organization works, develops and conveys its programs and messages to 38 million members across the United States. This is a paid position for the spring 2016 semester, and students must be able to commit to 25-35 hours per week. This internship includes, but is not limited to supporting communications, operations, research and other duties. As an intern, you will gain valuable work experience with an opportunity to expand your knowledge of our programs and operations. Responsibilities Include: * Work closely with the staff in the Programs department to support SVP and Programs teams with timely operational, communications, marketing and research. * Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets. * Maintain confidentiality of all AARPs internal information * Gather research and compile information on a variety of topics.This could include online searches, reviewing publications, handling databases and accessing library materials. Responsibilities * Intern must be currently enrolled in his/her junior or senior years in an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 * Two references (from a professor and someone familiar with the interns work) and one writing sample are required * A copy of the final transcript * Background & Drug Screening are required To Apply for this Opportunity * Submit a current resume in response to the specific posted job, or indicate your preferred work location (were in all 50 states and U.S. territories); * A writing sample (please attach to with your application) * A cover letter detailing the areas of interest to you for an internship at AARP; * Two letters of recommendation from a college or university professor/instructor and a manager who is familiar with your work; * An official copy of a current semester transcript detailing the number of accumulated credits and your current GPA (minimum GPA required of 3.0) * Submit to background clearance and drug testing. Instructions for Uploading Your Cover Letter & Writing Sample * Adding cover letter and writing sample at time of application submission; * Complete the on-line application by clicking the SUBMIT button at the end of the application; * Click the MY CAREER TOOLS link at the top of the MY APPLICATIONS SCREEN; * Scroll down to the COVER LETTERS & ATTACHMENTS SECTION; * Click ADD ATTACHMENT; * Separately upload each document * Adding cover letter and writing samples at a later time * Access the AARP.org careers website www.aarp.org/careers * Log in with the user name/password used at the time that you applied for the internship * Click the MY CAREER TOOLS link on the top right of the screen * Scroll down to the COVER LETTERS and ATTACHMENTS section * Click ADD ATTACHMENT * Separately upload each document Requirements 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. Benefits Offered Equal Employment Opportunity 1 day ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Fall Intern: Communications and Marketing Sys... American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC 7 hours ago Fall Intern: Communications - Blogging and Ne... American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC 7 hours ago Communications and Design Intern Jesuit Refugee Service/USA Washington, DC 2 days ago Easily apply Communications, Outreach and Engagement Inter... 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