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 (CSN) 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.

As the State & Community Engagement Analyst you will support business unit development and execution of state and community engagement goals and objectives within the business unit plan and enterprise strategy. Collaborate on the execution of outreach, advocacy, and communications projects as assigned. Facilitate the business unit's volunteer recruitment, training, and recognition activities. As well as support volunteer needs and designs opportunities to maximize volunteer engagement. Provide leadership and support in the development and implementation of volunteer events and manages special projects. Also p rovide unit operational and systems support as needed.

The work location for this position can be in Springfield or Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Supports a business unit by regularly providing operational and administrative support on a variety of projects, programs, and initiatives, including conducting research, summarizing information, creating presentations, facilitating meetings, analyzing and developing reports, and providing recommendations. Tracks budgets, expenditures, and project/program activities. Organizes and maintains necessary technology, systems, and electronic records.
• Recruits, trains, develops, deploys, and supports volunteers in accordance with organizational goals and in alignment with volunteer interests. Ensures inclusion of volunteer perspectives in strategic planning. Collects and analyzes data to evaluate the progress of volunteer programs.
• Develops and coordinates specific aspects of training for staff and volunteers in collaboration with others, from conducting needs analysis to determining training needs and priorities, developing training materials, coordinating training schedules, and delivering and assessing training effectiveness.
• Plans, organizes, and implements projects, following established quality standards while remaining in scope, meeting project timelines, and communicating milestones and outcomes. Organizes project teams with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on project goals.
• Works with staff, volunteers, members, chapters, volunteer programs, and other cross-functional teams to achieve the organization's goals and establish a presence for the organization in targeted communities. Supports multicultural audiences and community partnerships and builds volunteer capacity to design and execute engaging community programs and events.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., cross-functional teams, volunteers, members, partners, etc.) to achieve the organization's volunteer and community engagement goals at the state and local levels.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of (3) years experience in project development, coordination, and implementation techniques or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well both written and orally.
• Experience coordinating logistics for events and partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others, lead project teams, and collaborate to form effective internal and external partnerships across groups.
• Interest in issues affecting the lives of people 50+, including housing, financial security, guardianship, caregiving, health care, safe driving, and more.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• This is an in-office position and the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise is required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

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.