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Public Relations Intern
Work Schedule: 3 days/wk, 9am-5pm
Number of positions available: 3
Job description
The Public Relations Intern will assist the Communication Department by building awareness of the services and programs offered by the Red Cross in theChicagoarea through a variety of communications functions. This position offers the opportunity to sharpen basic public relations skills at the world’s leading humanitarian organization. This position will play role in building the future image of the second largest Red Cross chapter in theUS.
Responsibilities
Assist with various external communications campaigns by researching, writing press releases, media lists and contacting local media to place stories.
Carry out research projects as assigned.
Assist the department in community, media and internal relations during disaster situations. This may include going to a disaster site, such as a house fire, answering media calls or monitoring news reports.
Provide administrative support as needed.
Creating and crafting media relations products and pitching to media as appropriate.
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate strong writing, research, editing and interpersonal communication skills
Must have the ability to plan, manage time, think and work independently and be willing to take on challenging tasks
Must have strong computer skills: proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet and basic knowledge of social media platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Must have some coursework in journalism, public relations, communication or related field
Must be able to work at least 3 days per week
Bilingual in Spanish desired, but not required
Subject matter expert in all things social media desired, but not required
Photography skills desired, but not required.
Program Information
Country:United States
State:Illinois
City:Chicago
Percentage of travel: None
Relocation? No
Salary: Unpaid. This position provides a $500 travel reimbursement, awarded upon completion of internship.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume as one attachment to [email protected], with "Public Relations" in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
The American Red Cross is an EEO m/f/d/v. No phone calls, please.
Community Partnerships Intern
Work Schedule: 3 days/wk; 25 hours/week
Number of positions available: 1
Job description
Under the supervision of the Director of External Operations, this position will work with the Manager of Community Partnerships, Government Liaison, and other partners to coordinate with community response and recovery organizations through local collaborative groups such as Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). This position will engage the labor and business communities and work to ensure people with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, various religious groups, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency (LEP), seniors, children, the LGBT community, lower income families and pet owners are all receiving equitable and appropriate services from the American Red Cross. Effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with community and national partners are a critical component of a successful relief operation.
Responsibilities
Works in conjunction with the Director of External Operations to establish relationships with community leaders and organizations in disaster response activities for the purposes of building response capacity
Coordinating response activities
Integrating expertise in serving diverse communities and providing channels to reach traditionally underserved communities.
Creating/updating tracking system for volunteer engagement to gage the level of activity and link the volunteer with available opportunities to support the chapter in relationship management.
Assist with volunteer management and coordination with community partners
Support outreach for International Services Department
General office work as needed
Qualifications
Strong computer skills: proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Internet , and familiarity using databases
Must have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Must be able to conduct research online using research databases (i.e. Lexis Nexis, etc.) and multiple data sources
Must be able to retrieve and sort information, and run reports
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Effective communicator; ability to speak and present to diverse audiences while upholding reputation of Red Cross organization
Precise attention to detail and organization
Strong sense of time management and ability to meet assigned deadlines
Strong writing skills
Bilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply
Background in Social Services, Community Partnerships preferred, but not required
Program Information
Country:United States
State:Illinois
City:Chicago
Percentage of travel: 35%, throughout jurisdiction
Relocation? No
Salary: Unpaid. This position provides a $500 travel reimbursement, awarded upon completion of internship.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume as one attachment to [email protected], with "Community Partnerships Intern" in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
The American Red Cross is an EEO m/f/d/v. No phone calls, please.
Disaster Services Intern
Work Schedule: 20-25 hours per week
Number of positions available: 1
Job description
The Donor Relations Intern would support the Development Associate for Donor Relations on the Individual Giving fundraising team. This intern will gain experience in a wide variety of fundraising activities, such as direct donor contact, maintaining the Raiser’s Edge database, creative writing, and marketing. The Donor Relations Intern will work with the Development Associate on the strategy and development of various fundraising programs. We are looking for someone who is passionate, creative and willing to learn about non-profit fundraising.
Responsibilities
Support in the creation of a marketing strategy and communication tools for various programs (matching gifts, Vehicle and Boat Donations, and Tribute Giving)
Manage and take leadership for logistics associated with all projects created from the programs above (i.e. creating promotional materials, meeting with appropriate colleagues, developing detailed plans for execution)
Write meaningful acknowledgement letters and assist in the creation of custom letters as needed
Assist with thank you calls and the stewardship of donors
Act as point of contact for addressing any issues with processing donor gifts
Update Raisers Edge and other databases as needed for donor outreach
Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with using databases
Strong written and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Strong attention to detail
Communications, marketing, journalism or related degree strongly desired, but not required
Program Information
Country:United States
State:Illinois
City:Chicago
Percentage of travel: None
Relocation? No
Salary: Unpaid. This position provides a $500 travel reimbursement, awarded upon completion of internship.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume as one attachment to [email protected], with "Disaster Services Intern" in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
The American Red Cross is an EEO m/f/d/v. No phone calls, please.
Community Prepardness Intern
Work Schedule: 10 hrs/week; flexible scheduling
Number of positions available: 2
Job description
The Community Outreach Intern will assist in the development of community preparedness programs including fire and flood prevention programs, corporate preparedness events, and other hazard specific programming through research, community outreach, and volunteer capacity building. Activities include coordinating outreach efforts in English and Spanish speaking communities, leading volunteer training sessions, assisting in implementation of weekend programs and performing some administrative duties. This position is critical to the success and dissemination of disaster prevention programming and information throughout the Greater Chicago Region.
Responsibilities
Research and connect with potential community partners to boost program promotion and volunteer recruitment.
Implement client and volunteer survey methods for program evaluation.
Assist in developing program models for selected communities.
Lead volunteer training sessions, including volunteer teams on event days.
Create resource guide for program activities
Assist with distribution and intake of client applications in selected communities.
Qualifications
Strong computer skills - proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to interact with diverse populations
Ability to think independently.
Strong project ownership
Available to work some weekends
Must have valid Driver’s License
Bilingual individuals desired, but not required
Program Information
Country:United States
State:Illinois
City:Chicago
Percentage of travel: < 25%, throughout jurisdiction
Relocation? No
Salary: Unpaid. This position provides a $500 travel reimbursement, awarded upon completion of internship.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume as one attachment to [email protected], with "Community Preparedness Intern" in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
The American Red Cross is an EEO m/f/d/v.
No phone calls, please.
Volunteer Resources Intern
The Volunteer Resources Intern will support the Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Resources department in recruitment and management of American Red Cross volunteers. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in volunteer management within a large nonprofit organization.
Responsibilities:
Support department recruitment efforts for prospective volunteers
Assist with volunteer intake, including interviewing, orientation, and on-boarding new volunteer staff
Conduct follow-up and evaluation of volunteer placement
Assist with volunteer records management
Ensure volunteer database is accurate by following up on returned mail and updating volunteer information
Support department and chapter events through planning and execution
Assist with content, formatting, and distribution of monthly volunteer newsletter
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
===== Strong computer skills: proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
Must have minimum Sophomore standing
Ability to use databases
Strong presentation skills
===== Must have previous office support, receptionist and/or customer service experience
===== Exceptional customer service skills and professional demeanor
===== Strong listening skills required
===== Positive attitude, willingness to work on a team
Experience managing people strongly preferred.
Bilingual communications in Spanish desired but not required
Program Information
Country:United States
State:Illinois
City:Chicago
Percentage of travel: None
Relocation? No
Salary: Unpaid. This position provides a $500 travel reimbursement, awarded upon completion of internship.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume as one attachment to [email protected], with "Volunteer Resources Intern" in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
The American Red Cross is an EEO m/f/d/v. No phone calls, please.
Blood Services Intern
The Blood Services Intern will be responsible for assisting the Blood Services Department with blood donor recruitment and coordinating blood drives. This position will focus on establishing and building relationships with organizations that host event drives. The Blood Services Intern will also work in conjunction with marketing programs like Empower Youth, Chicago White Sox and hospital programs to increase blood donations.
Responsibilities
Build relationships with coordinators to host blood drives at third party org
Assist with registration and serve at blood drives hosted at various sites
Plan and execute at least one blood drive
Coordinate blood drives with donor recruitment representatives
Work in conjunction with Communications to create press releases and collateral material to support blood drives
Solicit in-kind donations for blood drive giveaways
Following up with direct mail to find new prospective blood drive hosts
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Strong computer skills: proficiency in MS Office Suite and internet savvy
Proficiency in social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, etc).
Strong organizations skills
Strong customer service skills and written communications
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Bilingual in Spanish communications desired, but not required
Some event management experience preferred, but not required
Marketing, communications, or other related field of study desired, but not required
Program Information
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Percentage of travel: 40%; Chicago city limits
Relocation? No
Salary: Unpaid. This position provides a $500 travel reimbursement, awarded upon completion of internship.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume as one attachment to [email protected], with "Blood Services Intern" in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
The American Red Cross is an EEO m/f/d/v. No phone calls, please.
Mass Care Internship at the American Red Cross
Work Schedule: 10 hrs/week
Number of positions available: 3
The Mass Care Intern will support the American Red Cross’ recruiting and maintenance of shelter agreements within one or more of the counties we serve. The intern will also frequently be visiting schools, park districts and other partners to secure agreements and survey facilities for ADA-compliancy and other capacity concerns. A significant portion of the position will be involved with managing the National Shelter Database (NSS) and updating hundreds of shelter entries in the database. The intern will also be involved with recruiting and supporting a regional volunteer team that will be responsible for managing the shelter relationships in their area. Based on the availability, we expect that the interns will be able to assist at sheltering and other Mass Care disaster operations. A minimum of four training courses will also be provided at the beginning of the term.
Responsibilities
Contact schools, park districts, and houses of worship to contact and agreement information
Recruit new shelter facilities within the county
Make contact with a minimum of 50 facilities and perform at least two site visits per week
Become proficient in managing the National Shelter System (NSS), a tracking system for shelter profiles
Conduct on-site surveys of current and new shelter facilities
Recruit and oversee volunteers to assist with the above mentioned activities
Assist in creating shelter and mass care plans within the county
Attend Disaster Services training courses and responses as able
Qualifications
Minimum Junior class standing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Must have valid Driver’s License
Current driver’s insurance
Personal vehicle preferred, but not required
Previous experience in a customer-service field preferred
Program Information
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago, IL
Percentage of travel: 15%
Relocation? No
Salary: Unpaid. This position provides a $500 travel reimbursement, awarded upon completion of internship.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume as one attachment to [email protected], with "Mass Care - CHICAGO" in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
The American Red Cross is an EEO m/f/d/v. No phone calls, please.