AARP Part-time Job opening

Position summary:

Provides assistance to Manager, Political Intelligence and the entire Campaign Management team in 1.) Producing analyses of political intelligence on AARP strategic issues including legislative, electoral and media trends. 2.) Analyzing the voting records and positions of key members of Congress and monitoring selected interest groups to leverage campaign effectiveness. 3.)  Assisting the members of the Campaign Management in developing tactics for issue campaigns and monitoring their effectiveness.

Task Statements:

Work closely with the Manager, Political Intelligence Campaign Strategy and other members of the Campaign Management team as necessary, to support the goals of AARP Campaigns in general

1. Prepare materials utilizing PowerPoint, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets.
2. Gather research and compile information and recommendations regarding priority advocacy issues. This could include online searches, reviewing publications, and accessing library materials.

Demonstrates One AARP cultural attributes and behaviors in all interactions.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled as a student working on an undergraduate degree or master’s degree in areas of study such as political science or gerontology.

Ability to work well with diverse populations.

Commitment to the goals and priorities of AARP.

Ability to collaborate with other organizations around AARP priority issues.

Good organizational and communication skills.                        

Skill in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and utilizing online search tools.

Job Details:  

Work 20 to 25 hours a week for $12 an hour beginning in September. Contact Martin Burns if interested:

Martin Burns

Manager, Political Intelligence

Campaign Strategy

AARP Campaigns

Office phone: 202/434-2572

Fax: 202/434-6547

Cell: 202/746-9196

Mburns@aarp.org

Follow me:  @mburns2009