AARP Project Manager - Caregiving Salary in the United States

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name.  As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Policy, Research and International Affairs (PRI) serves AARP by leading the development and articulation of AARP’s public policies, research and insights on the 50+ and issues that matter to them, importing best global practices, and strengthening AARP's reputation for world class expertise and thought leadership.

This position provides project management, communications and product development for the work of the Home Alone Alliance and related AARP Caregiving Enterprise work in the AARP Public Policy Institute. This work seeks to fill the gap between what family caregivers providing complex care are expected to do and how they are actually instructed and supported in the healthcare arena. In close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, filling this gap is accomplished through convenings, research, outreach and the development of resources. 

In addition, this position:

• Provides relationship management for key national stakeholders of the Home Alone Alliance
• Determines work processes and methods for accomplishing assigned tasks.  Incumbent(s) in this position may perform all or a significant combination of duties depending on assignment. 
• Responsible for regular communication with all team members and internal/external partners, project management, analysis and preparing reports.

Specific responsibilities of this position include:

• Directly support the Director, Caregiving Projects, with content areas focused on engaging national-level stakeholders.
• Researches and prepares materials and reports to support management decision-making.
• Provides day-to-day project management of key Home Alone Alliance-related events and products, including the “How-To” Family Caregiving Videos and Resource Guides, and evidence-based materials for the healthcare professional audience. Supports these activities including research, communications, strategy, project/event planning and implementation.
• Manages the flow of information on key initiatives.  Serves as an active member of the planning and implementation teams and provides input and insight, as appropriate.
• Develops plans for strategic communications outreach as it relates to the engagement of multicultural communities.
• Provides project management support for high profile projects, including creating and managing timelines and monitoring progress.
• Coordinates and schedules key meetings, including agenda development, drafting minutes, noting action items and following up to ensure completion.
• Develops and maintains relationships with functional areas, in particular those related to caregiving work and multicultural issues, throughout AARP.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related work experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels and across multiple departments. 
• Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and electronic communication.

AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.

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.