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Communications Student Volunteer - Summer 2021
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region
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Location: - Remote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity within the Minnesota Dakotas Region. Volunteer must reside within Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota.
- Purpose The Communications Student Volunteer will support communications activities that help fulfill the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. This position reports to the Chief Communications Officer of the American Red Cross Minnesota Region.
- Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary depending upon the goals, skills, and interests of the Student Volunteer as well as current priorities and projects in the Communications Department. These will primarily include:
- Developing and distributing media relations materials
- Producing written and visual social media content
- Supporting the Disaster Public Affairs volunteer team
- Time Commitment 10-15 hours/week
- Qualifications
- Commitment to the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated writing experience (will request 2 samples)
- Interest in working with media professionals
- Willingness to act as a Red Cross representative and spokesperson
- Experience in social media
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including Outlook or ability and willingness to quickly learn
- Experience/interest in photography (preferred)
- Length of Appointment minimum 1 semester
- Development Opportunities
- Training and development opportunities
- Affiliation with a dynamic and committed corps of outstanding Red Cross volunteers
- Experience in human services, disaster response, and emergency management
- Opportunity to build leadership experience
- Requirements
- On-the-job training
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Disaster Cycle Services Overview (Online)
- Public Affairs Essentials (Online)
- Other classes as appropriate
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About American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region
Location:
1201 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55454, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's providing care and comfort to one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, an ill or injured service member or veteran, or support to a military family, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 26, 2021
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Social Media / Blogging
- Public Relations
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10-20 hrs per week