Communications and Volunteer Engagement Intern

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.

AARP North Dakota Communications & Volunteer Engagement Internship (Paid) Location Bismarck, ND (In‑Office) | Start June 2026 (with option to continue year‑round)

Are you a creative, passionate, and community‑minded student looking to build real‑world experience while making a difference right here in North Dakota? AARP North Dakota is seeking a Communications & Volunteer Engagement Intern to support outreach, education, and storytelling efforts across Bismarck and surrounding communities.

This paid, hands‑on internship offers meaningful experience working on issues that matter to North Dakotans age 50‑plus and their families—such as fraud prevention, Social Security education, and community livability. You’ll contribute to real projects, collaborate with volunteers, and develop skills that translate directly to careers in communications, marketing, and public affairs.

Responsibilities

As a Communications & Volunteer Engagement Intern, you will

• Help create public‑facing and volunteer educational and training materials
• Partner with volunteer presenters to promote AARP programs to community groups and campus organizations
• Support AARP North Dakota’s social media channels with creative, strategic content—including video planning and production
• Capture photos, short videos, and compelling stories at community events
• Draft content for the AARP North Dakota website, newsletters, email communications, news releases, and social media
• Assist with planning and delivering local community events and volunteer outreach activities
  
  

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be a self-starter who is adaptable with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Able to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Able to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
  
  

We welcome students who are pursuing the following degrees

• Communications
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Journalism or Broadcasting
• Digital Media
• Graphic Arts
• Events/Non Profit Management
  
  

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 judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise
  
  

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.