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AMERICAN RED CROSS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA CHAPTER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Current Internship Opportunities:
The Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross has a multitude of year-round internship opportunities for outgoing and dynamic individuals who want to gain valuable work experience while helping serve their community at the same time.
Administration/Management Intern
Position Description
- Overview: Assist in project planning, presentations and public relations
- Compensation: Unpaid
- Semester needed: year-round
- Hours: 10 - 20 hours/week, flexible
- Perks: The American Red Cross is a nationally known organization that offers a variety of programs and services. This intern position provides the opportunity for individuals to gain experience in public speaking, project planning and community outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact universities and organizations for fact finding
- Internet research
- Create timelines, charts, and graphs for use in project development
- Public speaking
- Prepare correspondence
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and research skills
- Ability to work independently
- Creativity
- Microsoft computer skills for Word and Excel
Reports to: Community Outreach Director
Community Outreach Intern
Position Description
- Overview: Work with paid staff and volunteers to ensure the implementation of Red Cross disaster preparedness and community education programs in targeted communities.
- Compensation: (Unpaid)
- Duration of internship: Year-Round
- Hours: 10-20 hours/week
- Perks: Opportunity to see large non-profit humanitarian organization in action; Opportunity to support community collaboration and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and deliver Red Cross preparedness/education programs in targeted neighborhoods
- Identify logistical needs and coordinate special events needs
- Map community assets
- Prepare research material for targeted groups
- Research and identify grant opportunities
- Assist Community Outreach Coordinators in attending community events, meetings, fundraising campaigns and other outreach functions
Training
- Completion of Volunteer Orientation
- Department training
Qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and appearance
- Microsoft computer skills
- Ability to work independently
- Background or education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or similar field is preferred
Reports to: Community Outreach Manager
Volunteer Management Intern
Position Description
- Overview: To assist the American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana in recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers to assist with our chapter’s programs and services.
- Compensation: (Unpaid)
- Duration of Internship: One semester
- Hours: Vary according to office. Average of 10-20 hours per week. Flexible schedule.
- Perks: As the premier agency providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, the American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana offers those interested in the field of volunteer management an ideal setting for learning the trade.
Key Responsibilities
- Writing correspondence and assimilating printed materials
- Communication with other agencies and organizations to recruit volunteers
- Writing stories about the volunteer programs for the newsletters and the website
- Assisting with the coordination of recruiting volunteers for special events and fundraising initiatives
- Keeping volunteer files complete and accurate
- Creating and preparing displays
Qualifications
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Strong computer skills (Knowledge of Word, Access and Excel)
- Be willing to take initiative
- Creative
Reports to: Volunteer Services Manager
Public Relations Intern
Position Description
- Overview: To assist the facilitation of media coverage of Red Cross activities, events and services and to inform Red Cross volunteers, donors, and staff of our activities, programs and services through local publications and website.
- Compensation: Unpaid
- Semesters needed: Year-round
- Hours: Vary according to office. Average 10-20 hours per week, flexible.
- Perks: The American Red Cross is a nationally known organization that offers a variety of programs and services. This intern position provides the opportunity to see a large non-profit organization in action and to gain media relation skills working with all types of media and the Red Cross public relations staff.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist the chapter PR department in writing and promoting newsworthy stories to increase Red Cross visibility.
- To assist the chapter with the promotion of major events/projects via local media outlets.
- To assist with graphic art design of publications and flyers.
- To assist with website maintenance.
Qualifications
- Public Relations or Journalism major or related field
- Ability to communicate professionally with the media
- Good written and communication skills
- Public speaking skills
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software (Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Basic knowledge of content management website maintenance (additional training provided)
- Manage multiple projects and be able to meet deadlines
Reports to: Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Special Events Intern
Position Description
- Plan special Red Cross events in the community
- Compensation: Unpaid
- Semester needed: Fall, Spring, Winter, or any combination
- Hours: 10-20 hours a week, flexible hours
- Perks: Fun and friendly working environment, gain experience working with volunteers and coordinating special events, make contacts with the community, learn more about working within non-profit organizations
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate volunteers that may be helping with Special Events
- Collaborate with the community, and volunteers and staff to plan Red Cross events
Qualifications
- College or graduate student
- Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or other related major
- Excellent organizational, communication skills; computer skills,ability to work with diverse group, and demonstration of leadership skills
- Training provided
Reports to: Special Events Coordinator
Health and Safety Intern
Position Description
- Overview: Support Preparedness, Health and Safety Program by teaching the local community how to prepare for, and respond to life-threatening emergencies.
- Compensation: Unpaid
- Semesters needed: Year-round
- Hours: Hours vary, 10-20 hours a week. Flexible
- Perks: The American Red Cross is a nationally known organization that offers a variety of programs and services. This intern position provides the opportunity to see a large non-profit organization in action and to help the community prepare for and respond to disaster situations. Most importantly, this intern position provides the opportunity to teach people the skills they need to save a life.
Key Responsibilities
- Instruct CPR/First Aid/AED and HIV/AIDS Education classes
- Actively market CPR/First classes to local community and businesses
- Maintain CPR/First Aid equipment and supplies
- Support department staff with data entry, consistent course quality and excellent customer service
Qualifications
- Must successfully pass CPR/First Aid course (training provided)
- Strong organizational skills
- Good written and communication skills
- Basic knowledge of computer programs and office equipment
- Good time management skill
Reports to: Health and Safety Coordinator
Grant Researcher Intern
Position Description
- Overview: Conducts research and makes suggestions to which grants and funding opportunities would be suitable granting sources for the chapter. Helps to assist Financial Development Dept in meeting annual fundraising goals.
- Compensation: Unpaid
- Semesters needed: Year-round
- Hours: Hours vary, 10-20 hours a week. Flexible
- Perks: The American Red Cross is a nationally known organization that offers a variety of programs and services. This intern position provides the opportunity to see a large non-profit organization in action and to help the community prepare for and respond to disaster situations. Most importantly, this intern position provides the opportunity to teach people the skills they need to save a life.
Key Responsibilities
- Researches possible leads and strategies to meet fundraising goals in relation to annual campaign and grant proposals.
- Conducts thorough research to identify available grant funding opportunities. This includes foundations, corporate, state and federal funding.
- Assists the Grants Coordinator with the completion of grant proposals, ensures they are within specified guidelines, and representative of a variety of funding priorities.
- To be knowledgeable about the types of programs and services offered by the American Red Cross and be able to describe and write about them for a variety of audiences.
- Performs other office duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in school and working towards degree in related field
- Strong ability to write, edit, and conduct professional research.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Working knowledge of computers with experience in Microsoft applications.
Reports to: Grants Officer
FOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT
Lauren Powell at 504-620-3126
Fax: 504-827-2361
LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED. NO RELOCATION OR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED.
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