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With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.\nAre you a creative, detail-oriented student interested in graphic design, creative production, and digital asset management? The AARP Brand Creative Services team is looking for a Graphic Design & Creative Operations Intern to support the development and production of print and digital communications across AARP. 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