PUBR

American Red Cross Blood Services
Central Ohio Region

Communications Intern, Communications Department

Purpose:
To assist the Communications Department of the American Red Cross Blood Services Central Ohio Region with various communications, public relations, writing, graphic design, and layout needs.

Key responsibilities:
· Assist department in various writing capacities
· Meet and interview blood donors and recipients and craft feature stories about them
· Write articles for regional newsletter
· Assist department in design of donor recruitment materials: i.e. brochures, fliers, posters, stuffers, etc.
· Assist in design of specific blood drive materials: i.e. coupons, table tents
· Take text provided to layout post cards or information pieces.
· Serve as photographer at events

Time Commitment:
Approximately 8 - 10 hours per week minimum (possibly more depending on work load and availability) for one full college quarter or semester, with the possibility of continuing beyond that time frame. Shift hours are mutually agreed upon, usually between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

Relationships:
· Reports to Manager, Communications for on-the-job training and supervision
· Close interaction with other paid and volunteer staff. Support could be provided to a variety of departments.

Qualifications:
· Dependable and responsible
· Communications/Public Relations, Journalism, English, Strategic Communications, Graphic Arts, or Visual Communications major or equivalent preferred
· Excellent writing skills
· Understanding of key messaging structures
· Excellent graphic design skills
· Understanding of key graphic design programs: Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop
· Ability to work independently
· Various office skills necessary

Required Training:
Orientation provided by the Office of Volunteers and specific task training by supervisor in department.

Benefits
· Hone graphic design and communications skills and enhance a portfolio
· Meet new people/network with other professionals
· Documented service hours
· Develop a work history and references
· Participation in volunteer recognition
· Opportunity to be part of an organization that helps saves lives.