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Emergency Management Intern

Salary

$15.68 - $19.05 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

04511

Department

City Manager - Admin, IT, MS

Division

Office of Emergency Management 04/03601

Opening Date

12/03/2025

Closing Date

12/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

+ Description

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General Statement of Job

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Internship Program offers select Emergency Management (EM) students to gain real-world experience in emergency management operations. Over a structured six-month term, interns will be exposed to municipal EM practices, engage with local, State, and Federal partners, and develop practical skills that support professional growth and future employment in the field.

Interns will contribute to a variety of projects aligned with the four phases of emergency management—mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Responsibilities may include supporting planning efforts, assisting with training and exercises, participating in community outreach, and helping advance special projects that enhance city readiness.

This internship strengthens public trust and confidence in the City’s emergency management programs while providing interns with a meaningful and professionally enriching experience.

Program Term:

Internships will have a prescribed beginning and end date but may be extended at the discretion of the Human Resources Director or designee. Program length will depend on the Division’s budget, needs, and staff levels.

Available Positions:

The Office of Emergency Management hosts one (1) intern at any given time during the fiscal year.

Office of Emergency Management:

OEM leads citywide efforts in emergency planning, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for natural and human-caused disasters, as well as major city events. OEM develops and maintains the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), which outlines how the City coordinates and responds during emergencies.

As the coordinating hub for disaster readiness and response, OEM works closely with City departments, community stakeholders, and regional, State, and Federal partners to support a safe, resilient community. The office provides guidance, training, and leadership to ensure the City can respond effectively, protect residents and businesses, and restore essential services as quickly as possible

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional duties may be assigned as needed:

+ Assist with projects relating to public safety and all-hazards emergency planning.

+ Support documentation, data entry, and training development for emergency management staff and City personnel using platforms such as SharePoint and WebEOC.

+ Assist in facilitating the Office’s Training and Exercise Program for City personnel, including preparation, logistics, and participant support.

+ Provide research and administrative support in creating, updating, and maintaining city-wide emergency management plans (e.g., Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP); Continuity of Operations (COOP); and Emergency Response Plans (ERPs)).

+ Attend local and off-site meetings with EM staff to build professional relationships with community partners—including local, State, and Federal agencies—that support the City’s mitigation, response, and recovery efforts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

+ General office practices and administrative procedures.

+ The role and application of Emergency Management within local government.

+ The fundamental concepts of Emergency Management, including FEMA Core Capabilities.

+ Incident Command System (ICS), city government operations, and emergency planning principles.

Skilled in:

+ Researching industry best practices and analyzing information to support planning and decision-making.

+ Critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying theoretical concepts to real-world situations.

+ Clear and concise written and verbal communication consistent with the standards of the emergency management profession.

+ Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Teams).

Ability to:

+ Work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

+ Communicate effectively, written and verbally, with staff, stakeholders, and the public.

+ Identify and apply the theoretical underpinnings of emergency management to practice in the profession.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, supervisors, colleagues, vendors, partner agencies, and the community.

+ Apply Emergency Management concepts, terminology, and frameworks in practical settings.

+ Remain centered, composed, and effective when challenged or working under pressure.

+ Meet deadlines, follow through on assigned tasks, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Candidates seeking to be considered for the OEM’s Internship Program must meet or comply with the following qualifications and requirements:

+ Currently enrolled in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, or a related area of study

+ Availability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week not to exceed a maximum of 25 hours per week. Hours are scheduled during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will be modified so as not to conflict with class attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Desire to pursue a career in Emergency Management and/or Public Safety

+ Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training, including IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and/or IS-800.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following must be attached and submitted with the application.

+ 500-Word Essay with application - "Why I want to Intern at the City of Boca Raton" including details about your education, experience, or interest in sustainability.

+ Unofficial transcript from state accredited college or university in which you are currently enrolled.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

+ Criminal Background Check

+ Employment Verification

+ Educational Verification

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.