Intern - Emergency Management

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator and/or Emergency Management Specialist, assists with the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of various emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans and activities for the Emergency Management Program.  

Essential Functions

• Assist staff with the day-to-day operations within the Emergency Management office; answering inquiries by phone and through written communications; preparing documents and reports; assisting with research assignments and special projects.
• Assist with website and social media content.
• Assist with the development of public education materials relating to emergency management.  Conduct public education presentations and outreach.
• Assists with resource database management.
• Assist with maintenance of emergency response and training equipment including operation of vehicles and trailers. 
• Assist in emergency management training and conducting exercises.
• Attend various emergency management meetings, records, compiles, and tracks notes and associated action items.
• Attend training, meetings, exercises and conferences hosted in the region. 
• Perform other related work as required or assigned.
• May be required to work flexible hours during evenings and weekends

Position Qualifications

Education

• Must be a full-time student at a nationally accredited college or university working towards completion of a bachelor’s degree. Majors such as emergency management, web design, social media, marketing, etc., are encouraged to apply.

Experience

•  6 months of work experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of, or strong interest in emergency management and homeland security programs, concepts.  
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, Waze, NWS Chat, or basic computer and network troubleshooting is preferred.  
• Knowledge of social media platforms is preferred but not required.  Community Emergency Response Team training is preferred but not required.

Ability to:

• The ability to rapidly assimilate information related to Local, State, and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems.
• Ability to work with others effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to use technology effectively.

Skills:

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft product suite, Google G-Suite, Network Drives and ability to learn new software systems.  

Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

Work Hours

Part-Time: 20 hours per week; may be required to work flexible hours during evenings and weekends.