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9 people are interested
Become an American Red Cross Summer Intern- Intern, Historical Programs and Collections
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross-National Headquarters
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9 people are interested
The Organization
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
The Internship
The American Red Cross offers exceptional undergraduate and graduate students unpaid internship opportunities at our Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in chapters across the country through our Summer Internship Program. Interns are matched with a specific department where they work on advancing critical projects.
The overall aim of the program is to attract a pool of diverse, skilled, enthusiastic young professionals and provide them with an opportunity to build a long-term, substantive relationship with the Red Cross.
Basic Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate or graduate pursuing a degree in History, Public History, or Museum Studies
- Proficiency in Microsoft office and Outlook
The Historical Programs and Collections Intern reports to the Archivist, Manager Historical Programs and Collections.
Responsibilities for this intern include:
- Conducting research
- Responding to inquiries pertaining to Red Cross history
- Participating in the tour program for historic Red Cross National Headquarters building
The historic collections include photographs, books, objects and art. The intern will also gain hands on experience with collection care, processing, and cataloging using Past Perfect collections management software.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
To apply for this position, please send an email with your resume (cover letter is suggested) attached to internships@redcross.org with the subject line:
YOUR FULL NAME, NAME OF POSITION OF INTEREST
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, well-qualified women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
More opportunities with American Red Cross-National Headquarters
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About American Red Cross-National Headquarters
Location:
2025 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Description
The national headquarters of the American Red Cross provides assistance with shaping and leading the organization in our mission and strategic plan. National Headquarters also assists with technical guidance to the many Red Cross units, such as Chapters, Armed Forces Emergency Services Stations and Blood Services regions. These units are responsible for the direct service to the community including disaster response and preparedness, messaging to Armed Forces military and their families, collecting and delivering blood products, teaching health and safety skills and helping reunite families through our international services.
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431 18th Street, NWWashington, DC 20006
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2014
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