BLACK EMERGENCY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

Good question: during process with NYCEM: Are there any stipends with this position?

This is an unpaid internship.

For information on NYCEM go to www.nyc.gov/oem

Division/Unit: Operations/Operations Planning

Supervisor: Kevin Clark

Number of Interns Needed: 1

Preferred Education Level: Undergraduate or Graduate

Description of Project/ Intern Responsibilities:

Take direction and directly assist the Intern Supervisor in production of assigned aspects of plans, programs, and projects. This would involve writing, editing, meeting coordination, and communications with assigned groups or individuals. The range of projects and responsibilities include:

Ø Special event operational plan development (Fleet Week, large public concerts and parades, race events, UNGA / VIP visits, etc.)

Ø Aspects of coastal storm and other emergency plans

Ø Community outreach program support

Ø Interagency briefings and meetings for related plans, programs and projects

Ø Development of training and standard operating procedures

Interested candidates should be prepared to discuss how their career and academic interests relate to emergency management operations, especially how their abilities and skills could match available assignments.

Requirements/special skills needed:

Successful candidates will be in their third or fourth year of undergraduate study, or pursuing advance degrees in government policy, international relations, law, applied science or any field with a bearing on emergency plans / programs / project specific disciplines

Interested Applicants:

E-mail resume and cover letter to: Jobs@oem.nyc.gov

Mail to: HR Coordinator,

NYC Emergency Management

165 Cadman Plaza East,

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Black Emergency Managers Association International
1231 Good Hope Road S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
Office: 202-618-9097
bEMA International