(#oh0zyfw8) Intern, Emergency Management

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,893 - 38,421; Part time

Job summary

A Community College in New York is offering an internship program designed to provide on-the-job experience and education across various assignments. Participants will develop training exercises and manage emergency operations while completing 36.25 hours per week. Candidates should be enrolled in college, have completed at least 30 credits, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The internship starts on December 15, 2025, with most work done in person, paying between $18.07 and $27.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at a college/university during the internship.
• Ability to take initiative and willingness to learn.
• Effective interpersonal skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct facility exercises for compliance training.
• Assist with agency risk assessment and disaster assistance programs.
• Administer and manage the Emergency Operations Center.

Skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

30 college credits completed

Job description

Responsibilities

During this program, participants will have the opportunity to rotate throughout various assignments within OEM that offer on-the-job experience and education in several functions such as:

• Training and Exercise: Develop and conduct facility exercises that exceed compliance based on the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
• Strategic Preparedness: Assist with the Agency Risk Assessment and multi-hazard risk management program; Drone Program; GIS Program and Disaster Assistance Program.
• Operations: Administer and manage the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including mobile response assets and the agency watch desk; and develop and implement programs to improve more effective and efficient means to support disaster operations.
• In addition to the rotational assignments, participants will have the opportunity to participate in trainings, facility tours, and exercises scheduled throughout the year. There will also be an opportunity to network throughout the organization to obtain working knowledge of Port Authority and awareness of potential full-time opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through the duration of the internship

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of 30 college credits
• Ability to take initiative
• Willingness to learn
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• The start date is expected to be December 15, 2025
• This internship will require up to 36.25 hours per week
• The format is expected to be mostly in-person (4 days in-person with 1 potential remote day)

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews
• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.89 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System