Posted: March 18, 2010

Position Description
• Overview: To communicate with media requesting coverage of Red Cross activities, events and services and to inform Red Cross volunteers, donors, and staff of our activities, programs and services through local publications and website.
• Compensation: Unpaid
• Semesters needed: Year-round
• Hours: Vary according to office. Average 10-20 hours per week, flexible.
• Perks: The American Red Cross is a nationally known organization that offers a variety of programs and services. This intern position provides the opportunity to see a large non-profit organization in action and to gain media relation skills working with all types of media and the Red Cross public relations staff.
Key Responsibilities
• To establish a productive relationship with the chapter public relations department and local media outlets and to interface with media contacts on a regular basis.
• To assist the chapter PR department in writing and promoting newsworthy stories to increase Red Cross visibility.
• To assist the chapter with the promotion of major events/projects via local media outlets.
• To assist with graphic art design of publications and flyers.
• To assist with website maintenance.
Qualifications
• Public Relations or Journalism major or related field
• Ability to communicate professionally with the media
• Good written and communication skills
• Public speaking skills
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Basic knowledge of website maintenance (additional training provided)
• Manage multiple projects and be able to meet deadlines
Reports to: Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator

FOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT
LAUREN POWELL, INTERNSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR
504-620-3126, LPOWELL@ARCNO.ORG
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www.arcno.org