2027 Undergraduate Summer Internship - Emergency Management

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board offers an Emergency Management internship for students pursuing careers in emergency services, public safety, or crisis management. You will work alongside seasoned professionals and gain hands-on experience in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

You will help develop emergency plans, participate in project work, and contribute to analyzing operations while building practical skills in incident management.

Qualifications

• Active student enrolled in a bachelor's program in Emergency Management or Public Administration.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present written, oral, and electronic presentations to management staff.
• Participate in professional development activities applying academic skills to business problems.
• Assist in project work developing procedures, performing financial, operational, or business analysis, or evaluating performance.
• May compile business data, forecast activity levels, and develop solutions to organizational problems.

Skills

Presentation skills

Professional development

Business analysis

Forecasting

Education

Active student in Bachelor's program (Emergency Management / Public Administration)

Job description

Job Overview

Are you passionate about emergency management and eager to make a difference in crisis situations? Our Emergency Management internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. As an intern, you will work alongside seasoned emergency management professionals, assist in developing emergency plans and incident management. This role is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in emergency services, public safety, or crisis management who want to apply their skills in a dynamic and impactful environment.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare and/or present written, oral, and electronic presentations to management staff.
• Participate in a variety of professional development activities providing practical experience in the application of academic skills toward the solution of business problems.
• Participate in project work assisting department professionals developing procedures, performing financial, operational, or business analysis, or developing/evaluating performance measures.
• May compile business or operational data; assist in forecasting activity levels; assist in developing business solutions to department or organizational problems.

What you need:

Must be an active student in a bachelor's degree program in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field. 18 years of age or older.

What we desire:

• Current, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher including but not limited to the following Universities (University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Dallas, Paul Quinn College, or University of Oklahoma) We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position at this time.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees. Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be. Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We're recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence, and talented employees. Our success is made possible through the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connecting our community to the world. We're looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be. Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.