Communications Intern

American Red Cross•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
Internship is typically part of an undergraduate program which requires some university credit hours.
Up to 1 year of related experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Ability to work on a team.
Must be a currently enrolled student.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Knowledge of AP Writing Style, social media, video creation and editing.
Great communications skills.
Comfortable with interviewing a variety of audience.
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Studying Public Relations or Communications.

Responsibilities

May support Communications team with research projects.
Typically analyze data, present facts, and recommend solutions.
Develop press materials and social media content (posts, reels, videos).
Conduct interviews with volunteers, staff, public for story development.
Attend events in person as needed.
May create, develop, or maintain databases for various lines of service events or projects.
Assist with the development of reports and other informational materials presented to management.
Conduct unit-specific responsibilities.