Community Outreach Intern (Summer start)

About the position Responsibilities • Work with AARP Nebraska staff in supporting state plan activities for community presence, volunteer efforts, state and federal legislative issues, community awareness, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network • Assist with planning, scheduling, organizing, and attending community outreach and advocacy events and coordinating speaking engagements for AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteers • Develop in-depth knowledge and compile information on AARP priority issues • Assist volunteers with planning and logistics as needed and track their results • Attend meetings, help prepare correspondence, and assist in coordinating volunteer outreach programs • Work closely with AARP staff and volunteers in preparing materials for events • Assist with state office communications via social media and the web. Draft blogs for the web pages and posts for Facebook and Twitter Requirements • 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 or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program • 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 • Exceptional verbal/written communication skills • Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus Benefits • Hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $28 for Ph.D. candidates • Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits Apply tot his job Apply To this Job