Lead the Way: Become AARP Massachusetts’ Next Volunteer State President

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults across Massachusetts? Do you have a strong leadership background and a heart for service? AARP Massachusetts is looking for an inspiring changemaker to step into the role of Volunteer State President starting November 1, 2025 and it could be you.

We’re seeking a dynamic leader who embodies AARP’s mission and values. Whether you're a current or former AARP volunteer or someone with significant volunteer leadership experience, this is your chance to help shape the future for Massachusetts’ aging population.

As State President, you’ll be at the forefront of AARP’s efforts in Massachusetts. You’ll work closely with the State Director and lead volunteers.

Description

In partnership with the State Director and in collaboration with lead volunteers and staff, the State President helps position AARP Massachusetts to achieve AARP’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities. The State President actively supports volunteers, serves as a resource on AARP’s national and state issues, and supports the development and execution of State priorities. The State President is governed by the policies and procedures of AARP.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively engage, support, and recruit volunteers.
• Work in strong partnership with the State Director to provide vision and ensure a cohesive leadership team with clear communication.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the state demographics, organizational
• structures, political environment, and key players.
• Demonstrate a commitment to engage diverse populations in all activities across the state.
• Work in partnership with the State Director and the Advisory Council, supporting
• state strategic planning, promoting AARP activities, and building networks and
• community partnerships across the state to further AARP goals
• Chair the state Advisory Council and serve as an AARP volunteer spokesperson in the state.
• Inform the Regional Volunteer Director of activities on a regular basis.
• Support and abide by AARP policies, including political activity guidelines that
• protect the Association's non-partisan status. As a Designated volunteer, the
• State President is asked to abide by AARP's higher level of political activity
• policy, which restricts all partisan political activity.
• Work with the AARP National Team and State Presidents from around the country to collaborate on furthering the mission of AARP.

Qualifications

• AARP membership is required, including a demonstrated personal commitment
  and passion for the mission, vision, values, and priorities of AARP.
• Professional history of strategic thinking and planning skills, and an ability to
  navigate complex, challenging issues.
• Possesses a strong leadership presence and ability to build and sustain influence with stakeholders, the public, volunteers and the greater AARP Community.
• Ability to engage and work well with staff, volunteers, and diverse populations.
• Experience in and an understanding of group dynamics and meeting facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to connect with a wide range of audiences.
• Must be willing to testify in before the Massachusetts Legislature and other
  appropriate governmental bodies on policy or regulatory matters.
• Travel is required several times per year, including travel to the National Office in Washington, DC.
• Must be a year-round Massachusetts resident.
• The ideal candidate can give sufficient time, capacity, and flexibility to serve in this role.

Training

• Orientation to AARP
• Other skills training and issue briefings as necessary
• Assigned trainings as requested by AARP including, but not limited to, Ethics,
• and Workplace Safety

Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape a better future for Massachusetts’ aging population, we want to hear from you!

Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role to Jen Benson, State Director at jbenson@aarp.org by September 5, 2025.