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City of Georgetown

Emergency Management Intern (Summer 2026)

Standort Halle
  • Neu
  • Veröffentlicht am 03.06.2026
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The City of Georgetown Office of Emergency Management is offering one paid internship position to support emergency preparedness, community outreach, and operational activities. This internship will focus on designing and developing community emergency preparedness pamphlets and outreach materials to enhance public awareness and readiness.

The intern will work closely with emergency management staff to create accessible, engaging, and informative materials for residents, while also assisting with day-to-day emergency management responsibilities.

This internship provides valuable hands-on experience, opportunities to build a professional network, and participation in local and regional emergency management meetings, trainings, and workshops.

The intern will primarily work in an office environment under the supervision of the Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator. The internship is approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling as needed.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Design and develop community emergency preparedness pamphlets and outreach materials.

  • Assist with public education campaigns, including seasonal preparedness messaging and social media content.

  • Support updates to internal and external websites with preparedness information.

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of emergency plans, annexes, and procedures.

  • Support severe weather monitoring and emergency response activities.

  • Assist with Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and readiness efforts.

  • Help maintain and organize EOC supplies and inventory.

  • Participate in preparedness projects, including workshops, exercises, and after-action reviews.

  • Make presentations to staff, partners, and community groups as needed.

  • Effectively organize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education, training, and Experience:

    Third or fourth-year student pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s degree) in one of the following fields of study: Emergency Management, Marketing, Communication, Public Administration, or related degree.

    Knowledge of:

  • Good customer service practices and principles

  • Basic emergency management principles

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva

  • Skills in:

  • Continual attention to detail: must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize duties and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands

  • Communicating diverse content and responding effectively, both orally and in writing

  • Using a computer and utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including advance word processing/desktop publishing, Excel, and Power Point skills

  • Reading, analyzing, and interpreting policies, plans, reports, memos, correspondence, and other documents

  • Using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives

  • Accurately recording and maintaining records

  • Must be comfortable speaking with new people in person, via telephone, and through e-mail communication

  • Strong interpersonal skills: the ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction.

  • SCHEDULE

    Anticipated start date: 6/15/2026, flexible

    Anticipated end date: 8/28/2026, flexible

  • The internship will consist of 20 hours per week.

  • Deadlines and schedules will be developed with the student and supervisor.

  • Dependable transportation needed.

  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

    Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking.

    EMPLOYMENT TESTING
    Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, criminal background investigation and driving record check.

    Hiring Range: $15.00 - $20.00, hourly.

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    Regular-Full time

    Standort

    City of Georgetown, Halle