Description: The American Red Cross is seeking an intern to help the Red Cross in the Communications Department. Areas of assistance will include: marketing, communications, and donor relations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with marketing/communication plans and implementation.
• Conduct research and interviews to produce written material for the purpose of updating social media outlets, chapter website and to help with newsletters and email marketing.
• Gather visual records of chapter events and people to use for marketing and promotional packages.
• Assist with social and traditional media monitoring, tracking and updating.

Qualifications:

• High degree of confidentiality in regards to client/donor information
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Strong social media skills

Schedule/Time Commitment: Monday-Friday, flexible with a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.

Potential Academic Major Matches: Public Communications, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Journalism & Photography

Special Projects:

• Photography – A compilation of photos that depict daily chapter activities, volunteers and employees.
• Film – Video clips/commercials to represent the work and mission of the Red Cross.
• Writing – Documentation of the lives of our volunteers and their work throughout the community.

Please email Cover Letter and Resume to: Meghan Hotchkiss, Volunteer specialist, meghan.hotchkiss@redcross.org