Caregiving and Health Intern

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.

AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.

AARP Programs Caregiving & Health team is seeking an intern to join the team. You must be motivated, energetic, and willing to collaborate with the team to help them achieve their goals and support the over 48 million family caregivers in the US who need help caring for their loved ones. As an intern, you will gain valuable work experience and have an opportunity to expand your knowledge of our programs and operations. In this internship, you will build your resume while gaining first-hand knowledge of how the nation’s largest non-profit organization works, develops, and conveys its programs and messages to the 100 million older Americans AARP serves. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Summer 2026 and can continue through the end of the year with the potential for extension.

This can be a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere in the United States and its territories.

This internship includes but is not limited to supporting communications, operations, research, and other duties. As an intern, you will gain valuable work experience and have an opportunity to expand your knowledge of our programs and operations. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Work closely with the staff in the Programs department to support the VP and team with timely operational, instructional design, communications, marketing, and research projects
• Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets
• Track project performance metrics and prepare monthly and quarterly reports  
• Maintain confidentiality of all AARP’s 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 

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral 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  
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly range is $18.40 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.