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By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The American Red Cross Southern California region is seeking a Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Intern. Must must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in San Diego county. The Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) mission is to provide care and comfort to the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. It is the impetus for the establishment of the American Red Cross (ARC). SAF at the Red Cross is a mixture of both tradition and innovation. SAF continues to provide traditional support to military families; serve in military and veterans hospitals, and provide behavioral health and emergency communication support, but, we also continually adapt our traditional services and create new programs to meet the needs of today’s military member, veterans and their families

Assist in the assessment and development of  SAF programs. Conducts research related to the programs and recommends processes for greater efficiency. Assist with the creation and/or maintenance of program, plans and systems.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

This is a paid part-time, temporary internship position. Travel is expected - 15-25%%. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

The salary range for this position is (CA): $17.75/hr.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Standard Schedule: 20 hours/week with flexible working schedule, during normal business hours.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key 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.
• Support and/ or manage multiple SAF programs.
• Analyzes data, presents facts and recommends solutions.
• Assist with strategic planning operations.
• Helps coordinate direct referrals to appropriate community and government agencies.
• Participates in military and veteran engagement events and community outreach in the region.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of veteran and military focused programs.

Scope: Learning aspects of the job. Assignments are received in task- oriented terms. Contacts primarily within immediate work unit.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): 

• Education: High School or equivalent required. Internship is typically part of an undergraduate program which requires some university credit hours.
• Experience: Up to 1 year of related experience.
• Management Experience: N/A
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Ability to work on a team.
• Travel: N/A

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior volunteer experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:  Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable laws. The job duties of this role require interaction with staff, the general public, and vulnerable individuals, access to sensitive data, systems, and intellectual property, and operation of machinery or equipment that could pose safety risks; therefore, we require a criminal background check for this position. You will not be asked to provide information about your criminal history unless and until you receive a conditional offer of employment. Once a conditional offer of employment has been extended, we will make an individualized assessment of whether your criminal history has a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the specific job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.  

Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to

make your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
 

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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