Job Description

Purpose: The purpose of the is unpaid internship is to help the American Red Cross Blood Services connect with minority organizations in the Franklin County area, including groups at colleges, churches, and social service agencies and community organizations, to build our donor base. This position will concentrate on partnerships within this the Asian and Latino communities. Key responsibilities: • Build relationships with contacts from area colleges, churches and community organizations that the Red Cross can utilize to contact prospective donors, with a specific concentration on Asian and Latino communities and partnerships. • Present information to minority organizations to educate them on the importance of blood donation. • Help organize community blood drives. • Research community organizations, churches and service agencies for potential prospects. Time Commitment: The time commitment for this internship will be 20 hours per week. Relationships: • Reports to Donor Recruitment Representative for training and supervision. • Close interaction with other Red Cross paid and volunteer staff. • Interaction with various diverse populations and community contacts. Qualifications: • Meetings or presentations may require local travel. • Excellent organizational skills • Good communication and data gathering skills • Strong public speaking and presentation skills • Ability to work independently • Ability to work with diverse populations • Professional personal appearance, demeanor • A background or interest in Sales or Marketing is preferred but not required Required Training: • Two hour New Volunteer Orientation provided by the Office of Volunteer & Community Resources • On-the-job training instituted by Donor Recruitment Representative (Training will include learning about the American Red Cross and the blood donation process) Suggested Training: • Background working with diverse populations • Contacts within minority communities would be helpful but is not necessary • Ability to present a speech in a language other than English is a plus, but not required Benefits: • Hone communication/public speaking skills • Earn documented service hours • Take on leadership responsibilities through volunteerism • Meet new people/network with other professionals • Help to give the gift of life to others through recruiting potential blood donors

Benefits

Benefits: Dental, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Flexible Spending, Medical,