Internship Position Description
American
Red Cross of Greater Columbus
Position
Title: Special
Project Volunteer (Photographer/videographer/Editor)
Purpose
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Use
professional photography skills to communicate the Red Cross story visually.
Capture video and/or still images of Red Cross services in action, including
Red Cross volunteers and individuals receiving services, allowing us to use
local photos for a variety of purposes.
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Key
Responsibilities
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§ Record still photos
and/or video that represent our services including, disaster, health and
safety, first aid services and transportation and that spotlight Red Cross
volunteers.
§ Edit images for a variety
of uses, audiences, delivery mechanisms
§ Work collaboratively with
other departments
§ Accompany volunteers on
their assignments to capture images and be part of the DAT Public Affairs
rotation
§ Obtain proper permissions
and information at assignments
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Reports
To
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Chief Communication Officer
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Time
Commitment
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Minimum
15 hours/week
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Length
of Appointment
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Ongoing
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Qualifications
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§ Must have videography,
still photography and/or video editing skills
§ Must have access to
usable equipment (not provided by ARCGC).
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Training
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Training regarding ARC and
its services/procedures will be provided; image capture and editing skills
not provided.
Required
for all Volunteers:
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Volunteer
Orientation
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CPR Training
§
First Aid
training
Additional
training for this position:
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Relationships
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Receives primary work
direction and oversight from Chief Communication Officer; will collaborate to
support ES employees, members of the media, volunteers, members of the
community, and external organizations, as appropriate.
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Budget
Support
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All
training, materials, workspaces and/or any other equipment (with the
exclusion of photography/videography equipment) deemed necessary to perform
the duties of the position would be provided by the American Red Cross. Editing software available.
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Benefits/Development
Opportunities
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§ Affiliation with one of
the most well-respected, internationally known humanitarian organizations
§ Professional work
environment in office setting
§ Project management
experience
§ Final product for work
portfolio/demo
§ Documentation of service,
letters of reference
§ Flexible work schedule
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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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