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.

The Project Analyst reports to the Director, Program Management and is responsible for planning and im plementing virtual and in-person events and experiences to support the AARP Virtual Community Center, the Fun and Fulfilment Enterprise Issue, the AARP Movies for Grownups editorial franchise and other Editorial promotions activities. Determines resources needed, tracks budgets, determines scope and execution, works with promotions staff to identify target markets and develop promotion plans as needed, tracks progress towards milestones, establishes timelines and evaluates progress. Coordinates with other project managers and leadership to ensure cross promotion and coordination of projects. Manages cross organizational teams to deliver on project goals, establishes project communications plans and ensures internal/external stakeholders are informed regarding project processes and impact. Evaluates project results post-project. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline processes and develop new procedures that support the business unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day planning and execution of events, consumer experiences or other projects and their related promotion plans in support of the goals of the AARP Virtual Community Center, the Fun & Fulfillment Enterprise Issue, AARP Movies for Grownups editorial franchise and other editorial promotions initiatives.
• Manages all details related to the project or event, including budgeting and contracts, ensuring execution of promotion tactics, production/execution, and managing key aspects of planning such as venue booking, and creation and management of ticketing sites, and tracking project costs.
• Manages multiple events or projects simultaneously at different stages of the project lifecycle, while coordinating with other project managers on the team to ensure integration into department overall projects.
• Collaborate and coordinate with program stakeholders at the National office and in the State offices, as well as external vendors and partners throughout the project lifecycle. Track, analyze and report results to support Association goals around member engagement and relevance.
• Assists in maintaining the FindFun@aarp.org and Movies for Grownups inboxes with prompt and professional customer service.
• Works with the team to continually optimize department work flows and standard practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of program, product or event management experience required.
• Proven experience developing and implementing programs, products or events including strategy, plans, budgets, marketing strategies, performance metrics, and partnerships, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience developing and managing both in-person and virtual events highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success building internal and external strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and tracking performance data and reporting on results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and working on multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations and clearly communicate strategies and results.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills, team player, with an entrepreneurial mindset. Proven ability to meet goals and objectives while working in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

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.