Communications 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.

Are you a creative, organized, and results-driven student interested in graphic design and communications? The AARP State and Community Engagement team is looking for you! This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, digital design, and communication strategies across various platforms, including social media, web, email, and video. You will have an opportunity to work as part of a team that supports the mission of AARP and collaborates with offices across the nation. If you have graphic design skills, the ability to track multiple projects, experience in social media content creation, a customer-service approach, and a passion for storytelling, we’d love to hear from you! This remote paid internship has an anticipated start date of Fall 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.

• Assist AARP state offices in creating engaging, branded content for social media platforms, including graphics, videos, and posts
• Create brand-aligned graphic content to support internal communications, including presentation decks, one-pagers, and other collateral items
• Support state office website updates and help maintain a consistent and user-friendly experience
• Contribute to state office advocacy and community engagement campaigns by designing templates, writing content, and collecting results for analysis
• Help produce and edit digital videos for promotional and informational use
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm new ideas and ensure content aligns with brand guidelines
• Perform other tasks as needed to support SCE communication efforts

• 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
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Experience in creating and publishing social media content for Facebook and X, and familiarity with social media publishing platforms (e.g., Sprinklr)
• Understanding of website management tools (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager) is a plus
• Experience with video editing software (e.g., iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A creative mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• A strong customer/client-service approach to supporting staff

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
• Independent judgment 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 $18.40 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

Must be enrolled in an accredited degree program (rising undergrad junior/senior, graduate, or postdoctoral); proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva; social media content experience (Facebook, X) and Sprinklr; familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager; video editing (iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro); strong written/verbal communication.

Key Responsibilities

• creating content
• designing graphics
• editing video

Skills & Tools

Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Facebook, X, Sprinklr, Adobe Experience Manager, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro

Job Details

• Category: Communications and Public Affairs
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Internship
• Workplace: Remote — Washington or United States
• Salary: USD 38,272 – 58,240 / year
• Languages: English

About AARP

A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older on health, financial security, and personal fulfillment. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs