Internship Position Description
American
Red Cross of Greater Columbus
Position
Title: Communication Dept. Writer Internship
Purpose
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Contribute
to and develop communication and marketing materials
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Key
Responsibilities
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· Willingness to support
the Red Cross Mission
· Research, interview and
gather information for a variety of communication purposes
· Assist with drafting of a
variety of materials, which could include talking points and fact sheets,
presentation materials, marketing pieces, PSA’s and press releases and other
content development assignments
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Monitor
social media activity
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Help create
quarterly action plans for new opportunities to promote ARC, working closely
with Public Affairs Team Leader
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Continue
individual ARC education from a local and national perspective
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Exhibit
cooperative spirit and embrace ways to enhance interdepartmental
communication
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Reports
To
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Primary: Chief
Communication Officer
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Time
Commitment
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Minimum 15
hours per week
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Length
of Appointment
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School Semester
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Qualifications
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§ General knowledge of all Red Cross programs and
services
§ Working knowledge of disaster response and
preparedness
§ Demonstrates strong writing skills for a variety of
delivery platforms
§ Demonstrates approachability, flexibility and
commitment to serving others
§ Professional appearance
§ Must have telephone and Internet access
§ Must have a valid license and a clean driving record
(Must clear a BMV check)
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Training
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Required for all
Volunteers:
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Volunteer Orientation
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CPR Training
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First Aid training
Additional training for
this position:
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Relationships
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Collaborates to support ES
employees, members of the media, volunteers, members of the community, and
external organizations, as appropriate.
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Development
Opportunities
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§ Opportunity to serve the
community
§ Affiliation with one of
the most well-respected, internationally known humanitarian organizations
§ Development of networking
skills
§ Enhance oral and written
communication skills
§ Enhance or learn computer
skills
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In accordance with Chapter
Policies:
- Each Red Cross volunteer is required to provide
written affirmation that he or she will perform Red Cross duties in
compliance with the Red Cross Code of Conduct and the Red Cross
Confidential Information and Intellectual Property Policy. All volunteers
are expected to protect the Red Cross image and reputation by behaving
ethically and appropriately.
- The ARCGC may perform, or may request that third
parties perform, background and reference checks at any time in the
volunteer application process. All
background and reference checks will be performed in accordance with
applicable federal and/or state laws. This check includes a criminal
history check for the past seven years and a social security number
verification.
- In addition volunteers
whose job duties require regular, unsupervised access to clients who are
youth, elderly, or disabled, or whose duties require the
safeguarding/handling of Red Cross assets, must have a background free of
conduct which may adversely impact their ability to perform their duties
and must submit to a background check on an annual basis. It is the policy
of the ARCGC require additional screening and require fingerprinting and a
Criminal Record report from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and
Investigation and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation.
I
understand the responsibilities and qualifications of this job description, and
agree to fulfill them to the best of my ability.
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