Emergency Management Recovery Intern

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Emergency Management Recovery Intern
• Full Time or Part Time: Determined upon hire
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $18/hour
• Travel/Location: Remote
• Benefits Summary: Not benefits eligible

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

The Emergency Management Intern will support all emergency management functions of ACDC by assisting their supervisor and/or Peer Mentor in organizational operations related to the recovery division functions. Interns will participate in cross-training opportunities within ACDC’s various Divisions.  Interns are expected to participate in professional development activities including training, meetings with leadership, policy research, and related functions. Each Emergency Management Intern will have a specific work portfolio based on skill sets and desired expertise of that individual.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• This internship will provide a mix of exposure to emergency management recovery operations and strategy, including project management processes, planning, public assistance, and grant management as available/needed.
• Assist in organizing and reviewing disaster recovery project documentation.
• Conduct research on FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation policies.
• Support project managers with administrative tasks and data entry.
• Participate in virtual meetings with clients and internal staff.
• Assist with creating summaries, memos, and reports.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain internal document tracking systems.
• Review and catalog historical disaster data for ongoing projects.
• Work on projects that have a direct impact on clients if available/needed.
• Interns will be given the opportunity for shadowing experiences and exposure to various divisions and projects as available.
• In limited circumstances, Interns may be asked to assist in matters related to research and development, project management/administration, or other corporate operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customers and internal information.
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong desire to help people.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and projects.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.

Working Environment:

• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Political Science or a specialized function of Emergency Management or related field.
• 0-2+ years’ beginner-level knowledge/experience in emergency management principles