Emergency Management - Internship

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Department:

Emergency Services

About Our Job

The Emergency Management Intern directly contributes to efficient and effective whole-community response to incidents or events. This is accomplished through direct support to and project engagement with emergency management officers across the core functional areas of training, planning, logistics, and human services. This is a unique opportunity for an inquisitive, self-motivated, and creative individual to make a positive impact on Sarasota County while gaining experience in the field of Emergency Management. The Intern will have opportunities to both grow existing competencies and learn new skills. Through real-world experience the Intern will gain direction and insight that will further their professional and educational development.

Job Description:

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace . Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities performed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Sarasota County team members.

Department Responsibilities:

• •​Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.
• •Support development of Emergency Plans and Assessments
• •Asssit in the review of partner and faciltity specific Emergency Plans
• •Standard Operating Procedure and Standard Operating Guide development
• •Planning for delivery of critical community services during disaster
• •Disaster response training and exercises
• •Inventory and Accountability of emergency supplies and equipment
• •Assist with proof of compliance documentation for the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)
• •Participate in all exercises and trainings
• •Serve in a support role at the Emergency Operations Center during any disaster activations
• •As needed; assist with plans writing and review, clerical support, and general office support

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• •At least 18 years old, or age 16 with parental consent.
• •High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable).
• •Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
• •Candidates currently working toward a degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• •Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• •Creative problem-solving skills.
• •Sufficient personal initiative, confidence and responsibility to own a project and its success.
• •Energy and tenacity to stick with assigned projects and find a path forward to completion.
• •Temperament to learn – adjusting to make improvements and absorbing constructive advice.
• •Ability to apply and follow protocols of project management.

Employee Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net .

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