Communications Intern - American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. Guided by a network of volunteers, donors, and community partners, the Red Cross provides disaster relief, supports military families, collects and distributes lifesaving blood products, delivers health and safety training, and helps communities prepare for and recover from crises.

Every year, Red Cross volunteers respond to disasters ranging from home fires to large-scale hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Through its mission-driven work, the organization offers meaningful opportunities for students and young professionals to gain hands-on experience in communications, community engagement, disaster response, event planning, volunteer management, and nonprofit operations.

An internship with the American Red Cross provides the chance to develop professional skills while making a tangible impact in local communities. Interns work alongside experienced staff and volunteers, contributing to programs that strengthen community resilience, support disaster survivors, and advance the organization's lifesaving mission.

Job Description

The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region seeks a dynamic, self- starter person, to assist in communication efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of the Communications realm within the Texas Gulf Coast Region (TGCR), while working for a well-known community based nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities:
• Update and maintain the social media presence on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram. This includes creating content, planning Facebook lives and working to implement already existing social media plan.
• Create graphics for use in the region
• Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Going to Red Cross events and taking videos and photos for use
• Work with community organizations, the general public and donors to promote messaging about the American Red Cross’s mission
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions and venues for already existing communication plan

Qualifications

• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of graphic design a plus
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the American Red Cross and the families we serve

How to Apply

Interested students should email their resume and cover letter to Brittney Rochell or Vanessa Valdez, email txgulfcoastmedia@redcross.org.