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.

Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AARP enterprise-wide human resource strategies, initiatives, policies, procedures and related systems. This includes employee compensation and benefits, organization design and integration, talent acquisition, talent development and employee relations.

Join AARP's Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition team for a dynamic rotational internship opportunity! We're seeking an enthusiastic and innovative student to join us in Spring 2024. As a Human Resources intern, you'll dive into diverse HR areas such as Recruitment, HR Information Systems, and Compensation and Benefits. This paid internship runs until December 2024, with the potential for extension. Take advantage of this chance to elevate your HR and planning skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Apply now to kickstart your career journey with AARP!

• Support the development of the recruitment social media strategy
• Help create content schedules and engaging material for various platforms
• Assist with the development and rollout of an HR Chatbot
• Contribute to market data analysis, participating in annual salary surveys to ensure external competitiveness
• Assist with Talent Acquisition requirements gathering and technology configuration
• Develop process documentation for critical HR Compliance processes such as employment verification and I-9
• Assist with interview scheduling
• Contribute to the management of employee benefits programs, including health insurance and leave benefits
• Participate and support HR projects, initiatives, and events
• Conduct research on HR-related topics and present findings to HR team members

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
• Have an eagerness to learn and contribute to various HR projects and initiatives
• Prior HR or office experience (preferred but not required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.