Nonprofit
Published 2 days ago
Public Affairs ( Fairbanks) - Virtual
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Fairbanks, AK
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Commitment Details:
5 to 10 hours per week; flexible
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
2
Cause Areas:
Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Other Requirements:
Administrative Assistant Requirements:Great computer skills, especially typing.Attention to detail.Desire to be proactive and help others.
Description
Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by coordinating publicity information about services and programs offered to the public.
- Willingness to support the American Red Cross mission
- Represent the Red Cross in a professional manner
- Respond to assigned media requests with accurate information
- Draft news releases and other written public relations documents such as talking points and client stories
- Update media contact lists as needed
- Act as a Red Cross media spokesperson, as directed by chapter
- Support and the development of promotional items (such as newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, etc), along with content for chapter website
- Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
- Experience working with media preferred
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to write press releases and other promotional materials
- Basic social media knowledge
- Familiarity with basic photography and videography techniques, video editing skills are helpful
- Effective organizational and priortization skills
- Availability during days and nights
Location
Volunteer must be in or near Fairbanks, AK
Associated Location
(Statewide)
Fairbanks, AK, USA
