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. Are you a passionate and results-driven student interested in public policy and community outreach? The AARP Michigan Team is looking for you! Our team develops, strategizes, and advocates to pass policies at the state and local level that will improve the lives of people as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of Spring 2025, with an option to continue throughout the year. Responsibilities Research policy issues, draft documents to support our advocacy efforts, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in communications tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events Review upcoming state legislative committee meetings, identify where relevant bills or tracked bills will be discussed, attend committee meetings to share AARP MI’s support or opposition, and provide summaries of meetings Identify upcoming legislative coffee hours and occasionally attend coffee hours Support communications with our age-friendly communities by coordinating visits, responding to questions, and doing community outreach Support the creation of presentations and presenting to potential age-friendly communities and occasionally attend age-friendly committee meetings Attending local community events to do outreach and engagement with the general public Qualifications Pursuing a degree in political science, social work, public health, public administration or a related field The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; be considered a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student; and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship Ability to travel (about 25% of the time) to local communities throughout the state but most likely to Ann Arbor and Oak Park. Will receive mileage reimbursement for travel to locations other than the office Travel for this position mainly occurs in the summer during community events Interested in how local government policies can impact transportation, mobility, and livability of a community Able to work at least 15 hours per week in a hybrid work environment. We are happy to work with your schedule to provide flexibility on days remote, in the office, and in the community 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.