Emergency Management Coordinator Intern

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an Emergency Management graduate or undergraduate student with a proven ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations? Do you excel in preparing for the worst while hoping for the best? If so, we invite you to apply for our Emergency Management Intern position. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to develop comprehensive plans for preparedness, response, and recovery from extraordinary emergencies. Join our team and contribute to creating safer, more resilient communities in Maricopa County. This position requires the employee in office/field or customer facing for all hours worked.

Requirements

Current graduate student or undergraduate junior or senior in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Health, or another related program
Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400 or the ability to complete within one month of the hire date
Able to work on-site at 1325 N Fiesta Blvd in Gilbert from July to December 2026

Responsibilities

Assist Emergency Management Coordinators (EMCs) in developing emergency response plans and procedures
Assist EMCs in developing, planning, conducting, and evaluating emergency exercises and drills
Assist the Department’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program by coordinating county response efforts for incidents at the Palo Verde Generating Station
Attend emergency management trainings and other formal educational classes regionally
Assist in the implementation and management of the Securing the Cities program
Engage in emergency response operations at the County Emergency Operations Center during exercises and real-world activations, as needed
Support community all-hazards education and public outreach to spread awareness of emergency preparedness topics