About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity for a student to gain professional experience within the American Red Cross. You will support the communications team by researching, developing content, and assisting with strategic planning. This is a paid, part-time position requiring 20 hours per week during normal business hours.
What you'll do#
- Assist in developing communications materials including news releases, social media posts, reels, and videos.
- Conduct research for communication projects and analyze data to present facts and solutions.
- Interview volunteers, staff, and the public to develop stories.
- Help maintain communications plans, strategies, and media databases.
- Provide guidance and support to volunteers.
- Create and maintain databases for service-line events or projects.
- Prepare reports and informational materials for management.
- Attend events in person as needed and perform unit-specific tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program that requires university credit hours.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Up to 1 year of related experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Preferred qualifications include fluency in Spanish, knowledge of AP Writing Style, experience with social media, and skills in video creation and editing.
- Comfort interviewing diverse audiences and an ability to cultivate stakeholder relationships.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $17.75 per hour.
About American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization founded in 1881. It provides disaster relief, blood collection, and emergency preparedness training to communities. Based in Washington, DC, the organization relies on a network of volunteers and donors to carry out its mission. It employs over 10,000 people to support its operations across various service areas.
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