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Disaster Preparedness Coordinator Intern
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
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3 people are interested
Responsibilities:
Preparedness interns will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of American Red Cross
programs to educate the community in the various lines of Disaster service. This intern will help coordinate
events as well as manage and deliver presentations to increase the community presence of the American
Red Cross. Intern will also work closely with the Disaster Cycle Services Team to communicate with
community partners, and track project activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Implement presentations for community partner programs
- Maintain a database of statistics from presentations and events
- Maintain preparedness team information
- Communicate new events and presentation opportunities to all Disaster volunteers
- Recruit volunteers for events and presentations
- Attend events and lead presentations
Time Commitment: 12+ hours/week
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic about American Red Cross programs
- Successfully completed background check
- Enrolled in post-secondary education program
- Coursework towards a degree in Emergency Management, Social Services, Non-Profit Management, or similar major.
Length of Appointment: Semester
Training:
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Disaster Cycle Services Overview (on-line)
- Preparedness Intern Workshop (2 hours)
- Hands Only CPR Training
- Psychological First Aid (on-line)
- All Preparedness Presentation Instructor Classes
- On-the-job training
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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Location:
2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2801 Liberty Ave.PittsburghPittsburgh, PA 15222
DATE POSTED
August 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Administrative Support
- Disaster Response
- Customer Service
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 12 hours per week minimum