Youth Services Intern

American Red Cross•San Diego, CA

20h•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. The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Youth Services Intern. This position is located in San Diego, CA and will report out of the San Diego (Fortunada) chapter. This is an internship opportunity for an undergraduate student or trainee to gain work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. The intern will assist in the assessment and development of ARC programs, conduct research related to the program, and recommend processes for greater efficiency. They will also assist with the creation and/or maintenance of program, plans, and systems, and provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers, including supporting oversight of youth programming and youth leadership camp activities. All duties and responsibilities must be performed in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

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.

Responsibilities

Assist in the assessment and development of ARC programs.
Conduct research related to the program and recommend processes for greater efficiency.
Assist with the creation and/or maintenance of program, plans, and systems.
Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers, and supporting oversight of youth programming, including youth leadership camp activities.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
May support unit with research projects.
Typically analyze data, present facts, and recommend solutions.
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.