Risk Management Intern
About The Position
Interested in gaining hands-on experience in workplace safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness while exploring a career in local government? Join the City of Eau Claire as a Risk Management Intern and help support initiatives that promote employee safety, reduce organizational risk, and strengthen emergency preparedness across City operations. You'll gain valuable experience researching policies, developing safety resources, coordinating projects, analyzing data, and working alongside professionals in risk management, emergency management, public safety, planning, public health, and engineering.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate in risk management, construction management, occupational safety and health, emergency management, insurance, public health, or a related field at a college or university.
- Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and proficiency in multi-tasking are required.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred; or willingness to obtain certification during the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with researching, developing, updating, and maintaining the City's Safety Manual, related policies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
- Support the implementation and promotion of workplace safety initiatives, employee safety campaigns, and organizational risk reduction programs.
- Create, design, and maintain professional graphics, templates, presentations, reports, educational materials, and other communication tools to support risk management, safety, and emergency management initiatives.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, facilitating, and documenting meetings for the Safety Team, Emergency Management Team, and other committees or work groups as assigned.
- Support emergency management planning activities, including the development, review, revision, and maintenance of emergency operations plans, contact lists, and emergency management information systems.
- Conduct research and analyze information related to local hazards, vulnerabilities, risk assessments, best practices, and emerging trends to support planning and program development.
- Assist with maintaining documentation and records necessary to support compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental initiatives.
- Assist in the planning, development, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and after-action improvement activities.
- Provide administrative and technical support for special projects and initiatives related to risk management, workplace safety, emergency management, and community resilience.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
