The Red Cross needs your clerical skills! Become an Administrative Assistant.

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For the safety of all those who engage with our lifesaving mission, all employees and volunteers must wear a face mask indoors regardless of an individuals’ vaccine status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet persons entering the local unit, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
• Perform various administrative support tasks
• Provide administrative support to Red Cross staff and volunteers
• Answer telephone calls, take messages, or transfer calls
• Sort and deliver incoming mail and send outgoing mail
• Provide general information to staff, volunteers, clients, and the public
• Type, format, or edit routine memos or other reports
• Copy, file, and maintain paper or electronic documents and records
• Create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets using Microsoft Office
• Write and send emails to staff, clients, and the public
• Schedule and confirm appointments and maintain event calendars
• Collect and follow up with any issues, feedback and stories from customers and the public
• Perform various administrative support tasks

Time Commitment:

• Monday or Wednesday 10am-3pm

Qualifications:

• Passion for the Red Cross mission and the community
• Work well with others
• Respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to learn
• Computer skills are desired, but not required

Training:

• Orientation to American Red Cross
• On the job training

Find out more at www.redcross.org/volunteertoday or email jennifer.samaritan@redcross.org

Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!

1. Go to redcross.org/volunteertoday to complete our online application. It takes less than 10 minutes!

1. A member of our team will get in touch. Taking the time for a personal conversation enables us to match you with a role that will be both meaningful and enjoyable.

1. We’ll provide all necessary training to ensure you can be successful in your volunteer role.