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9 people are interested
Disaster Operations Coordination Center e-Library Science Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross-National Headquarters
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9 people are interested
Purpose:
Conversion of historical disaster documents to an electronic format
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess documentation that is collected from the field in regards to Disasters
- Develop a plan for digital archiving of Disaster Relief Operations documents from paper to electronic
- Research best practices for conversion
- Design a proposal that includes job scope, timelines, cost of software
- Develop a plan for digital archiving of Disaster Relief Operations documents from paper to electronicare or additional costs.
- Implement a sampling of what is proposed
Evaluate feasability / effectiveness
Qualifications:
- Customer service skills: face to face and phone
- Verbal and written skills are critical
- Technical capabilities, comfortable with computer systems
- Data gatherer, comfortable asking questions
- Independent worker
Operates with integrity, trust, ethics and values
Length of Appointment:Summer Volunteer, can lead into a Fall Semester Volunteer position; Contingent on coverage needs
Time Commitment: We are a 24 hour operations center 7 days a week. Shifts can be negotiated although work day is 8:00-5:00pm weekdays
Development Opportunities: Ability to learn and understand types of information gathered from a disaster response that can help inform services provided to the impacted communities.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2025 E Street, NWWashington, DC 20006
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training