(#oh0zyfw8) Intern, Emergency Management

Southern Arkansas University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 24,893 - 38,421; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in New York is offering an internship program providing participants with hands-on experience in various emergency management functions. Interns will assist in developing and conducting training exercises, managing the Emergency Operations Center, and participating in trainings throughout the year. Applicants must be enrolled in college and have completed 30 credits. The internship offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $18.07 to $27.89, as well as networking opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college/university throughout the internship.
• Desirable to have completed at least 30 college credits.
• Skills in flexibility, interpersonal communication, and adaptability required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct facility exercises per compliance standards.
• Assist with risk assessment and multi-hazard risk management programs.
• Manage the Emergency Operations Center and its response assets.
• Participate in trainings and networking opportunities related to disaster operations.

Skills

Ability to take initiative

Willingness to learn

Flexibility and adaptability

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Enrollment at a college/university

Completion of 30 college credits

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