The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2014 Emergency Management Internship Program. Applications are accepted through April 28, 2014.
The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department (EMD) is currently taking applications for the Summer 2014 Emergency Management Internship program. This highly competitive internship program, in the nation’s 2nd largest city, is open to graduate students interested in emergency management and pursuing a degree in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, public policy, strategic planning, public health, or a related field. Interns will receive hands-on experience, as they will be fully integrated into
the Department and will be assigned projects related to emergency management. Interns will prepare reports, research, recommendations, and correspondence on behalf of EMD.
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations; work with representatives from various City of Los Angeles departments, business partners, and non-profit organizations; and will have access to City hosted emergency management training and related meetings as available.
EMD acts on behalf of the Mayor, the City Council, Emergency Operations Board, and Emergency Operations Organization on all matters of city-wide emergency planning, training, mitigation, recovery, and Emergency Operations Center readiness. The Department strives to increase the preparedness of Angelenos; enhance the City’s collective ability to plan for, mitigate, and respond to emergencies; and expand the City’s continuity of operations/continuity of government capabilities.
Program Requirements:
- Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate degree program at an accredited university, preferably in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, strategic planning, or a related field
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Detail-oriented; Creative thinker and ability to strategize and solve complex problems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Gabriela Noriega, Program Coordinator, at [email protected]. Include “Internship Application” in the subject of your email. All applications are due by April 28, 2014.
For more information, please visit www.laemuc.org/home/internship.