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 and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

AARP's Community, State and National Affairs Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP's social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.

The Program Specialist will assist in developing, executing, and implementing new engagement programs that align with the organization's goals and objectives. As the Program Specialist, you will investigate, resolve complaints, and listen to grievances on behalf of members. In addition to that, you will work with staff, volunteers, members, chapters, and other cross-organization teams to achieve AARP's community engagement goals at the state and local levels. The Program Specialist will support Driver Safety initiatives and will be the relationship lead for an external program in partnership with other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, executes, and implements new engagement programs that align with the organization's goals and objectives
• Assists in developing and implementing new solutions
• Works with program management to support stakeholders (including volunteers, participants and partners)
• Designs and executes outreach strategies that position and promote company experts, content, and products internally and externally
• Works with program management to support stakeholders (including volunteers, participants and partners)

Qualifications

• 3+ years program management support experience and college degree preferred
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Willingness to provide administrative support to various core program
• Independent judgment and discretion requiring the employee to compare and evaluate various tactics
• An ability to take responsibility, manage multiple projects at once and deliver professional work products in deadline-driven environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• 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

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition; tuition reimbursement; among others.

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.