Intern With The American Red Cross
Consider an internship with the American Red Cross. Opportunities vary, but the departments that typically run an internship program are listed below. Please reach out to any of the below contacts to learn more about the current openings. Generally, all internship opportunities require that applicants submit a resume and cover letter and participate in at least two interviews. Please note: all internships are unpaid.
Special Events / Fundraising
The Special Events team is looking for a highly organized, detail-orientated, and driven intern to support the region’s four special events programs. This position will support the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising events. Interns in this position will gain skills in planning events at a nonprofit, working with donors, and collaborating within a fundraising team.
Contact Rachel Carlsen, Manager of Special Events.
Fund Development / Fundraising
The Fund Development Department is looking for interns who are passionate about the mission of the Red Cross and want to support it through fundraising and donor engagement. This position will support donor stewardship activities, data entry and analysis, donor and grant opportunity research, and project planning. Interns in this position will gain skills in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, donor engagement and stewardship, research, Salesforce, and working within a fundraising team.
Contact Margaret Zapata, Lead Grants Specialist
Other
If you are interested in an internship with the American Red Cross but don’t see an appropriate opportunity above, please email Virginia Hopley in Volunteer Services.
