Graduate Emergency Management Internship: Planning & Operations

City of Hallandale Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hallandale Beach offers a professional internship in its Emergency Management Program for graduate students. Under supervision, you will gain hands-on experience in planning, preparedness, and response, while contributing to operational projects and a capstone project of lasting value to the program.

The role emphasizes mentorship, real-world experience, and collaboration with local, county, state, and federal agencies. Strong written communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program.
• Pursuing an MS/MA in Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Homeland Security, or closely related discipline.
• Maintain good academic standing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities.
• Assist with research, planning initiatives, training, exercises, and operational projects.
• Participate in public education and EOC readiness efforts.
• Contribute to mentorship-driven, project-based learning and capstone development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Graduate student in EM/Disaster/ Homeland Security

Tools

MS Office

ArcGIS

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Data visualization software

Job description

The City of Hallandale Beach offers a professional internship in its Emergency Management Program for graduate students. Under supervision, you will gain hands-on experience in planning, preparedness, and response, while contributing to operational projects and a capstone project of lasting value to the program.

The role emphasizes mentorship, real-world experience, and collaboration with local, county, state, and federal agencies. Strong written communication and analytical skills are essential.