About the role#
AARP Hawai'i is seeking a Communications and Outreach Intern to support our local marketing and community engagement efforts. This paid, full-time internship offers the chance to work on real-world projects that impact people aged 50 and older. You will work alongside our team to create content and support events that help build a better future for our community. This role starts in Winter 2027.
What you'll do#
- Write news releases, flyers, and video news releases.
- Create and schedule social media posts, including video content.
- Prepare email newsletters that promote AARP Hawai'i events.
- Help facilitate both virtual and in-person events, including Facebook livestreaming.
- Engage with volunteers to support advocacy and outreach activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student at an accredited college or university.
- Academic enrollment must be maintained throughout the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate needs, and set work priorities.
- A self-starting and adaptable mindset, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in an open-office environment with moderate noise.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Strong interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships.
- Familiarity with video creation, editing, and social media platforms is a plus.
- Majors in Communications or Marketing are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- The role follows a hybrid schedule, with remote workdays on Mondays and Fridays.
- We do not provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit organization founded in 1958 that focuses on social issues affecting people aged 50 and older. It operates with a staff of over 6,000 employees and maintains a presence in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization conducts advocacy work and provides information on topics including health security, financial resilience, and personal fulfillment. It also produces a large-circulation magazine.
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