Resilience Planning Intern - Hazard Mitigation

ESP Associates, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Associates is seeking a Hazard Mitigation/Resilience Planner intern to work with our team in Morrisville, NC. This internship provides hands-on experience in full-service hazard mitigation and resilience planning projects for state, local and Tribal clients, as well as other stakeholders.

The role supports data collection and analysis, prepares plan documents, facilitates meetings, and coordinates with jurisdictions and FEMA.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate program in Planning or a related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• GIS experience preferred.
• Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Data collection & analysis to conduct risk assessments, capability assessments and develop mitigation/resilience strategies for hazard mitigation plans and/or resilience plans.
• Summarize results/report findings in report format.
• Facilitate planning meetings, workshops and open public meetings.
• Preparation of the physical/digital plan documents.
• Project management: communication and coordination with participating jurisdictions, State Emergency Management Offices and FEMA.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate in Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

ESP Associates is seeking a Hazard Mitigation/Resilience Planner intern to work with our team in Morrisville, NC. This internship provides hands-on experience in full-service hazard mitigation and resilience planning projects for state, local and Tribal clients, as well as other stakeholders.

The role supports data collection and analysis, prepares plan documents, facilitates meetings, and coordinates with jurisdictions and FEMA.