Student Intern (Emergency Management)

City of Hallandale Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Hallandale Beach offers a professional internship within its Emergency Management Program. Under supervision, interns gain hands-on experience across planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, culminating in a capstone project that adds value to the program.

Graduate students selected will support research, training, exercises, and EOC readiness while developing analytical, organizational, and report writing skills through mentorship and real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in a related field (emergency management preferred).
• Demonstrated strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities.
• Assist with research, planning initiatives, training, exercises, and capstone project work.
• Contribute to EOC readiness and public education efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Research skills

Education

Master's degree in Emergency Management/Disaster Management/Homeland Security or related

Tools

Microsoft 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 to perform 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