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 security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Data & Analytics leverages business intelligence gained through advanced data analytics in order to maximize AARP's marketing and communications results. This includes using data science, data engineering, predictive modeling, and market analytics to guide data driven decision making.

Are you interested in growing your data science and engineering skills by working innovatively on real-world projects with industry-leading technology? AARP's Data & Analytics Group is seeking a self-starter who can innovate and evolve the way it integrates various marketing and analytics data sources through a variety of solutions. The ideal candidate wants to hit the ground running by managing and executing efforts to collect and prepare data for advanced analytics and data science. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of May/June 2024 and will go through the end of the summer, with the possibility of extending additional semesters.

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and QC (quality control) various marketing and analytics data sources
• Manage ingestion processes with multiple data connection solutions (ETL, API, batch file, etc.)
• Prepare and automate ETL processes with industry-leading technologies, including Funnel.io, Databricks, AWS (Amazon Web Services) Redshift/S3, Tableau, and data source APIs
• Collaborate with data science, advanced analytics, data engineering, and IT teams
• Document all data sources, vendors, technologies, configurations, and processes
• Recommend solutions to continue to improve and evolve solutions and best practices

• 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 and pursuing a degree in data engineering, data science, computer science, science in analytics, or relevant studies in software and information systems
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, Java, Scala, or SQL
• Experience working with ETL processes and tools for moving, cleaning, and transforming data from various sources
• Familiarity with cloud computing, data manipulation, and reporting visualization tools
• Interest in industry-leading tools and systems like Databricks, AWS, Tableau, and big data technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Ability to work independently researching, documenting, and implementing solutions
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, understand requirements, and present findings

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

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting 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, 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 information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.