Operations Support Intern - American red cross (Unpaid)

Description:
Project Summary: The Disaster Operations Coordination Center is looking for a volunteer to digitize past disaster relief operations files, including scanning and processing. Main Function: converting print disaster operations files to digital format using a desktop scanner. Upload files to SharePoint site and add necessary metadata. Duties and Responsibilities: • Handle paper materials and prepare materials for scanning • Scan documents and import in scanner software; check for quality and manipulate files as required using provided software • Upload documents into SharePoint repository and add the appropriate metadata • Ensure accuracy of digital repository • Become familiar with disaster documents and procedures so that the documents can be identified and the necessary metadata applied • Perform quality control on the digital images produced through digitization. • Proofread OCR output to ensure accuracy

Qualifications:
Skills: • Ability to work effectively independently and as a part of a team. • Ability to operate a computer and scanner. • Proficiency with SharePoint, or a willingness to learn • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications preferred • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Position Qualifications and Requirements: • Ability to work independently with minimal direction. • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Attention to detail required. • Sound judgment to identify and report problems to supervisors and contribute to resolving them.

Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to Jacqueline.Villafane@redcross.org