Development Paid Intern (20 hrs. a week)

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

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.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

*This is a part-time position that runs through June 2026. Candidates must be enrolled in a San Diego college to qualify.

**This is a hybrid position that requires some work in-person and remote.

Coordinates and serves as a resource for supporting the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive development program. Supports events and initiatives as needed. Conducts research, processes forms and reports, provides donor database information, processes donations and mailings, communications, and donor recognition. Maintains a calendar of reports, meetings and events.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and clerical support including answering telephones, routing calls, processing mail and customer service. Manages ordering and inventory.

• Responds to general inquiries and provides information about developmentprograms and services, internally and public-facing.

• Conducts or coordinates chapter based mailings including invitations and donor thank-you letters.

• Logs and processes donations, including check/credit card/cash handling. Confirms donation coding and provides associated reports. Assists in the management of the chapter databases.

• With guidance, assists in event coordination activities to include committee meetings, logistics, planning and execution.

• Independently resolves minor problems and issues which may impact development outcomes. Researches and provides information to enhance development department functions.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of donors, contributions, programs and department procedures.

• Recruit, train and work with volunteers to enhance engagement and department function. are utilized and ensure depth within the function

Qualifications:

Experience: 1 year required

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium

weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response

organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.

The hourly range for this position is: $16.50/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.

*LI-POST

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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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