The Application Process

Important things to know before applying

• The Presidential Intern Program offers paid internships during the summer months. For information on American Red Cross non-paid internships throughout the year, see the information below.
• Available internship positions vary from year to year according to the needs of departments at the American Red Cross national headquarters. Most years, almost every line of service has at least one Presidential Internship position.
• Candidates may apply for up to 3 open positions.
• Applicants should consider both their interests and skills when applying for a position.
• Applications for the program will be accepted until January 15, 2008.
• Presidential Intern salaries range from $440-$800/week depending on experience, major and education level.
• All persons involved with the program are required to work 40 hours per week for the entire length of the 10-week program.
• Positions are open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate and graduate studies or who will graduate the spring prior to the start of the internship program.

Interested applicants must apply online at www.redcross.org/jobs* by creating a profile and submitting a resume and cover letter. *Before applying it is very important to read the specific directions about the online application process found at: Instructions for the Presidential Internship Program's Online Application [PDF]

Sponsors call selected candidates to schedule a telephone or in person interview. Interviews are conducted 3-6 weeks after the application deadline.

Interviews are conducted on the scheduled dates. Notifications are sent to all applicants by mid-March.

Applicants selected for the internship program will be required to complete employment forms provided to them by the American Red Cross’ Human Resources Department.

The American Red Cross national headquarters offers non-paid internships during the year through the Office of the National Chair of Volunteers (ONCOV). The current list of open, non-paid internship positions at the national headquarters can be found by accessing the VolunteerMatch website at http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/org_detail.jsp?orgid=31898. Although some of the positions do not have the word "intern" listed in their descriptions, most positions will provide excellent experiences. If you have any further questions on non-paid internships, please contact Tinika Fails in ONCOV at FailsT@usa.redcross.org.