Student Intern (Emergency Management)

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

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator, performs professional-level internship work in support of the City's Emergency Management Program. This position provides graduate students with practical, hands-on experience in municipal emergency management through participation in emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, continuity of operations, public education, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness. The intern assists with research, planning initiatives, training, exercises, and operational projects while gaining exposure to local, county, state, and federal emergency management practices. The internship emphasizes professional development through mentorship, project-based learning, and real-world operational experience, culminating in the completion of a capstone project that provides lasting value to the City's Emergency Management Program.

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program
• Be pursuing a Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Homeland Security, or a closely related discipline
• Maintain good academic standing
• Possess strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
• Be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week throughout the internship

Preference may be given to applicants who possess:

• FEMA Independent Study Courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800)
• Strong technical writing and research skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with GIS (ArcGIS), Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or data visualization software
• Interest in public service and local government

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able toperform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

Salary:

• Undergraduate Student Intern: $25.00 per hour
• Graduate Student Intern: $30.00 per hour