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Digital Engagement Intern

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$28/hr

The AARP Alabama team seeks a Digital Engagement Intern to join our energetic team and assist with social media, content creation, and graphic design focused on key issues such as caregiving ...

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Digital Engagement Intern

AARP

Montgomery, AL • On-site

$28/hr

Internship

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

143rd of 781 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Overview
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.
The AARP Alabama team seeks a Digital Engagement Intern to join our energetic team and assist with social media, content creation, and graphic design focused on key issues such as caregiving, financial security, and more. This is a paid internship with an anticipated start date in Fall 2026, and it will last through the end of the year, with the possibility of extending into additional semesters.
Responsibilities
The Digital Engagement Intern will work alongside the Communications and Outreach team to create and share compelling content across digital platforms, helping connect diverse audiences with AARP's mission and resources.
Duties will include the following:
  • Plan and create social media content, which includes designing compelling graphics and videos
  • Support and create virtual events and multimedia projects that support AARP AL's social mission work
  • Assist with editorial planning, content management and scheduling, and channel management
  • Assist with reporting and data analysis
  • Assist with website management
  • Monitor posts and respond promptly to all questions and comments
  • Work with the Communications Director to ensure brand consistency

Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university, be considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or post-doctoral student, and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship
  • Pursuing a degree in communications, public policy, marketing, or related fields
  • Knowledge of Canva, Streamyard, and other video editing apps is helpful
  • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, computer, and creative digital content skills required
  • Highly organized orientation and time management skills required
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects, work independently with minimum direction, and work as a member or leader of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, time-sensitive matters with internal and external constituents
  • Ability to utilize available technology to perform position responsibilities

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 judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
  • In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

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 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $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.

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