Emergency Management Intern

Internship Opportunity With Sarasota County Government

Seize the opportunity to gain experience in Emergency Management!

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Intern Sarasota County dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.

Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace. Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options while exploring public service! Observe and participate in tasks and responsibilities preformed daily by skilled professionals. Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a department, networking, professional development, and building long lasting connections with other interns, mentors and Sarasota County team members.

Department Responsibilities:

• Assist Emergency Management staff with plans writing and review, inventory, clerical work, moving/reorganizing storage rooms and equipment
• Assist with proof of compliance documentation for the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)
• Assist with Healthcare Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) reviews
• Participate in all exercises and trainings
• Serve in a support role at the Emergency Operations Center during any disaster activations
• Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes.

Internship Program Responsibilities:

• A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
• Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.

Your Internship Includes:

• Competitive wage
• Hands-on work experience
• Professional headshot
• 1-1 mentoring with county staff
• Professional Development Events:
• Civics 101 & Facility Tour
• Own Your Career
• Business Etiquette & Professional Networking
• Philanthropy & Your Career
• Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session
• Speaking for Success

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old, or age 16 with parental consent.
• High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable).
• Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
• Currently seeking a diploma or degree through an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational program, or within 12 months after graduation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security or closely related field.

Program Dates: The 2023 internship program will begin on May 22, 2023 and end on August 11, 2023.

Internship Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; some departments vary.

Pay Range: $13 per hour (high school student) up to $20 per hour (Grad/Masters student), based on your credit hours earned.