Emergency Preparedness College Intern

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

2d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Preparedness Intern assists the Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Department in supporting and/or executing activities related to emergency events affecting the entire health system.

Requirements

• A dependable, enthusiastic student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Emergency Management or similar field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Knowledge of HICS, ICS, and EOC functions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at once, as well as demonstrate creativity, initiative, good judgment and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Predictable and reliable attendance, with the ability to meet deadlines, work independently with moderate supervision and consistently demonstrate a positive “can do” attitude while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Opportunity to learn all facets of emergency preparedness and management from an experienced team of EP professionals and health care leaders.
• Opportunity to learn about the vital role that emergency preparedness plays at Southeastern Massachusetts’s largest health care system.
• Hands-on experience with ample opportunities to develop skills that will enhance future employment prospects.
• Flexibility in scheduling to coordinate with fulfillment of credit hour obligations and requirements. Approximately 24-32 hours per week onsite to meet the needs of internship for credit. Flexible with days/hours as long as within timeframe of intern leader availability/supervision. Work is primarily onsite in Weymouth, MA

Responsibilities

• Assist in the facilitation of actual events, drills, and exercises related to Business Continuity / Emergency Planning / Joint Commission and CMS yearly requirements.
• Assist with post-event reporting, including report drafting, review and revisions.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of the Resources & Asset Management System.
• Assist with file management of training and exercises related documentation.
• Attend training for safety awareness or skills improvement as requested by supervisor/s.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/s.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees