Internship- Emergency Preparedness

Frederick County Government•Public Safety Training Facility - Frederick, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Emergency Management is looking for an Emergency Preparedness Student Intern to join their team for the Fall 2026 semester. This internship provides hands-on experience in developing, refining, and maintaining specialized plans that support Frederick County’s all-hazards emergency management program. As an intern, you will contribute directly to the County’s preparedness and resilience efforts by assisting in the creation of plans that guide coordinated responses to disasters, emergencies, and critical incidents. Frederick County Government values diversity and inclusion and strives to ensure equal opportunities. This internship allows students to apply their knowledge in a professional setting, gain valuable insight into local government operations, and explore public service career paths. Participants build professional connections, contribute to impactful projects, and discover the vital role local government plays in serving the community. Individuals seeking academic credit must coordinate with their academic institution.

Requirements

Enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Fire Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher. A college transcript is required as evidence of GPA. A copy of an unofficial transcript will be accepted.
Knowledge of Frederick County geography and surrounding areas.
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to compile, prepare and present clear, concise and accurate reports, forms, letters, and records.
Strong collaborative and teamwork skills.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time effectively and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be flexible, act as a team player and provide quality internal and external customer service.
Ability to solve problems and to develop solutions and strategies.
Ability to research and provide data.
Ability to exercise sound technical judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, business representatives, and members of the public.
Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and email software (e.g. MS Office Suite).

Nice To Haves

Emergency Management experience or coursework.
Experience in fire, ambulance, or police services.
Experience in word processing, computerized spreadsheets, page layout, presentation, and other programs.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain a variety of emergency management plans like Continuity of Operations (COOP), Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), hazard mitigation and climate adaptation plans, cybersecurity plans, and other all-hazard planning documents.
Conduct hazard identification and risk analyses for both man-made and natural threats, helping inform preparedness strategies and response planning.
Assist with coordinating emergency preparedness training and exercises, including developing materials, supporting logistics, and contributing to After-Action documentation.
Coordinate with the division communications team to share preparedness information with the public using clear, engaging, and accessible communication methods.
Support daily readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) through inventory checks, documentation updates, job aid organization, situational awareness tool support, and general EOC maintenance tasks.
Assist with updating materials, internal guides, and planning templates used across the Division of Emergency Management.
Assist in maintaining COAD/VOAD resource inventories, partner contact lists, and capability surveys.
Support EOC modernization efforts such as ISM workflow documentation, position crosswalks, and job aid refinement.
Contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation project tracking, dataset organization, and planning research.
Attend workshops, meetings and learning opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.