How to Get a Job with the American Red Cross

Founded by nurse Clara Barton in 1881, the American Red Cross is now the largest volunteer organization in the nation. Its dedication to public service is well known. If you'd like to get a job with the American Red Cross, follow the application process.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Volunteer your services first to get used to the organization and its policies. The Red Cross has many one-time projects, such as fundraisers, and short-term projects that require between a few days or a few months of your time. Ongoing projects require long-term help on a regular schedule.

2. Attend health fairs in your area. The Red Cross is part of many such events around the country, and they recruit for volunteers and employees. The schedule for these fairs is on the Red Cross website.

3. Apply for jobs through agency headquarters in Washington, DC. The Red Cross website has a career opportunities section for which you sign up and explore various opportunities. New employee or volunteer orientation is also available on the site.

4. Review and apply for jobs available at chapter and blood regions throughout the many independent units around the country. You can mail, fax or email your resume to a specific contact listed with each vacancy announcement on the website.

5. Check major online job boards, such as Monster.com, for current Red Cross opportunities around the country. Going this route may get your resume directly to the person doing the hiring for the position, rather than a general HR department contact.

Tips & Warnings

• The American Red Cross warns about bogus announcements of international job vacancies being circulated as spam email. If in doubt about any job opportunity, contact the Red Cross directly.

Resources

• American Red Cross
• Monster

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