Location |
Public Relations, Chapter Headquarters |
Position Title |
Intern |
Purpose |
The Public Relations Intern will have a unique opportunity to learn about non-profit public affairs through hands-on activities and exposure to a wide range of departmental activities and projects, including disaster response, special events and program areas. |
Key Responsibilities |
- Willingness to support Red Cross Mission
- Creation of Press Kits
- Opportunities to review and draft press releases
- Chance to accompany PR staff to disasters and special events to gain first-hand experience in handling media requests and appearances.
- Take photos at activities with digital and/or still cameras.
- Help staff with organization and filing of photo archives
- Assist with design and copy for chapter brochures, displays, and publicity materials
- Depending on time of year, involvement in planning and execution of media and publicity goals for special events.
- Assistance with tracking media mentions and other tasks as assigned
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Relationships |
Reports to Public Relations Manager |
Qualifications |
- MS Word, basic Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop, Internet navigation and resources.
- Desktop publishing
- Written and verbal communication
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Show attention to detail and organization
- Exhibit interest in the mission of the American Red Cross and non-profit organizations
- Able to work with diverse populations
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Training |
- Orientation to American Red Cross
- On job training
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Appointed by |
Volunteer Support Services Department |
Reports to or Partners with |
Public Relations Manager |
Time Commitment |
- 10-20 hours a week, depending on needs of intern (credit requirements, etc)
- Shifts should be minimum of 3 hours during regular office hours, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
- Occasional night and weekend work may be required (will schedule in advance)
- May required long periods of standing and walking, especially at disaster scenes
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Development
Opportunities |
- Be valued team member of a Red Cross service that provides public affairs support for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
- Internships may be taken for credit
- Travel and job-related expenses are reimbursable
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