Youth Services Intern

American Red Cross • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Internship opportunity for an undergraduate student or trainee to gain work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. 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. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED