AMERICAN RED CROSS: First Aid Services Team Intern

Internship Position Description

American Red Cross Central/Southeast Ohio

 

 

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Purpose	To assist the American Red Cross and the First Aid Services Team with the management of volunteers and delivery of high quality services.
Key Responsibilities	§  Willingness to serve the mission of the American Red Cross §  Work with the FAST Coordinator and Volunteer Resources to strategize recruitment of students (students involved in the Health Sciences Program, School of Nursing, Pre-Medicine program, etc.) for the First Aid Services Team. Conduct recruitment presentations from time to time while maintaining relationships with campus departments, first-year experience programs, academic advisors, etc. §  Follow up  with newer volunteers to make sure they are having positive experiences and relay questions, comments, or concerns to the FAST Coordinator §  Follow up with one time volunteers to see if they are interested in other volunteer opportunities §  Monitor and manage Volunteer Connection website including scheduling duties, Groupshare interactions, and file maintenance §  Manage the scheduling of volunteers into training classes such as RTE and EMR §  Maintain equipment and supply inventories and perform equipment restocks as needed §  Assist with program’s social media presence on Facebook and Twitter §  Will meet periodically to discuss goals, status of program, and other issues that may arise
Reports To	First Aid Services Coordinator
Time Commitment	15-30 hours per week
Length of Appointment	Fall/Spring Semester (Summer Semester, if applicable)
Qualifications	§  An interest in working with people of varying backgrounds §  Ability to work independently and with little direction §  Willingness to access professional resources, internal and external to the organization §  Excellent written and verbal communication skills §  Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access) §  Strong organization skills §  Good time managements skills §  Problem solving ability §  Possess a strong, healthy work ethic §  Ability to work within given deadlines §  Member of the First Aid Services Team for at least 1 Year
Training	On-the-Job training to be provided by FAST Coordinator
Relationships	Receives primary work direction from First Aid Services Coordinator; may also collaborate with other employees and other volunteer staff, as needed.
Budget Support	All training, materials, workspaces and/or any other equipment deemed necessary to perform the duties of the position would be provided by the American Red Cross
Benefits/Development Opportunities	§  Affiliation with one of the most well-respected, internationally known humanitarian organizations §  Documentation of service, letters of reference §  Work in positive and professional work environment §  Gain experience in volunteer development, training, management, and leadership §  Opportunities to become a Red Cross instructor