The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross regions across the country. The 40-60 minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school classrooms and other settings. Numerous tools have been developed for this program including a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities which have been carefully constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts. Many tools for presenters have been developed to foster consistency and fidelity to the program goals and objectives. The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit. The Administrative Support position works alongside the Regional Pillowcase Project Manager to ensure that all administrative duties are completed to continue the success of The Pillowcase Project.
The Pillowcase Project Administrative Support responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Supporting activities related to Pillowcase Project presenter training such as:
- Providing Saba Learning Management System administrative support (where possible)
- Printing of program training materials
- Training site support (scheduling training room reservations, coordinating with Pillowcase Trainer, etc.)
• Carry out administrative duties, such as:
- Data management
- Site outreach and scheduling
- Inventory management
- Reporting collection and entry
- Quiz grading
- Collecting and readying presentation supplies
- Respond to email inquiries about the program
• Logistics
- Working with The Pillowcase Project Presenter/Presentation Assistant to coordinate materials pick up/drop off
• Outreach
- Help with site outreach (to secure presentations)
