Communications and Volunteer Engagement Intern
OATS, Bismarck, ND, United States
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
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.
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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
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.
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