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Counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey

Description:

Manage media inquiries at assigned Red Cross service delivery site, including requests for client and/or volunteer interviews in coordination with the on-call PA officer. Respond on scene 24/7 to help provide PA support for incidents that meet PA triggers ​

Greet the media, who are on-site covering the disaster, and provide them with timely, accurate information about Red Cross services being provided and available to victims.

• Excellent public speaking skills; strong writing skills ​

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ​

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details ​

• Access to cell/ mobile phone ​

• Valid driver’s license, access to personal vehicle and a good driving record ​

• The hours of commitment vary as disaster events are unpredictable and often happen in waves ​

• Media experience preferred

Ideal for anyone:

• Opportunity to use communications expertise in service to a nonprofit organization ​

• Develop and practice media relations and public speaking skills ​

• Increase knowledge of Red Cross ​

• Ability to enter the DS HR system (the National Disaster Team) as a trained public affairs volunteer and travel to disaster relief operations beyond the chapter.