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7 people are interested
Intern, Disaster Workforce Engagement (Summer Internship Program)
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross-National Headquarters
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7 people are interested
Serves as functional support in a Red Cross region for supporting the disaster workforce. Provides technical expertise, training, and coordinating regional implementation of Disaster Workforce priorities, this position collaborated with regional employees and volunteers in the disaster territories to build capacity in the local community for the disaster cycle.
Specific functions of this position include program implementation, collaboration with employees and volunteers, and soliciting feedback from end customers.
This position operates as a part of the process called Engage Volunteers and Employees which is one of the (five pillar/three core) processes of the Disaster Management Cycle. Specific functions of this position include: Workforce training, engagement and deployment and workforce development. Drivers for this work include: Scheduled volunteers and need for trained volunteers.
Qualifications: Undergraduate student with a background in Communications or Emergency Management. Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an unpaid internship.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Internships@redcross.organd indicate "Intern, Disaster Workforce Engagement - Dayton, OH in the subject line.
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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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
American Red CrossDayton, OH 45402
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2014
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 10 weeks - June 9, 2014 - August 15, 2014