Posted: March 18, 2010

Position Description
• Overview: Conducts research and makes suggestions to which grants and funding opportunities would be suitable granting sources for the chapter. Helps to assist Financial Development Dept in meeting annual fundraising goals.
• Compensation: Unpaid
• Semesters needed: Year-round
• Hours: Hours vary, 10-20 hours a 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 help the community prepare for and respond to disaster situations. Most importantly, this intern position provides the opportunity to teach people the skills they need to save a life.
Key Responsibilities
• Update and maintain shelter facility information in the National Shelter System.
• Conducts existing and new facility surveys.
• Update existing facility and vendor agreements.
• Attend and participate in mass care meetings and other preparedness meetings as needed.
• Participate in chapter disaster exercises and drills.
• Support chapter response activities.
• Performs other office duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in school and working towards degree in related field
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Working knowledge of computers with experience in Microsoft applications.
Reports to: Resources Manager

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