AARP Iowa Livable Communities Intern
AARP Iowa
Not for Profit-Charity, Social Services, Economic Development | College Internship | Onsite | Des Moines
Posted: 3/2/26
Job Description
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 creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in creating age-friendly, livable communities? The AARP Iowa Team is looking for you! Our team collaborates with Iowans statewide to create stronger communities and improve the lives of people as they age. We’ll challenge you to think and work on real-world projects. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship has an anticipated start date of May 2026 and will run through the end of the year.
Deadline to Apply 3/27/26
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Essential Job Functions
Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to help promote policy issues related to AARP’s Livable Communities initiatives (e.g., housing, transportation, walkability, public spaces, and human connections)
Engage with local Age-Friendly community partners and statewide Livable Communities advocates to further AARP Iowa’s local community-level advocacy
Research Livable Communities best practices that support the public, our members, key stakeholders, and volunteers
Draft documents to support AARP Iowa’s local community-level advocacy and Livable Communities work, participate in team meetings and strategy discussions, collaborate in Livable Communities tactics, and engage in a support role for various remote and in-person events
Work with volunteers to support AARP initiatives, set up presentations, and assist with operational support
Assist with graphic design projects using Canva and Microsoft Office programs
Education
Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university; rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students are eligible and must remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
Travel Required
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Michael Wagler