Cumberland County, ME Windham , ME 04006
Posted 2 months ago
Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is currently accepting applications for a paid, part-time (24hrs per week) fall 2024 intern. Work is in person; hours and start/end dates are flexible starting as early as August 1 and as late as December 31, depending on intern availability and project timeline. CCEMA and the prospective intern will agree upon the days and hours of work. The primary work location will be at the Windham, Maine campus with off-site event participation dependent on internship focus area or training and exercise opportunities. Pay is $16.72/hr. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
CCEMA supports the communities of Cumberland County before, during and after large disasters.
CCEMA is an all-hazards organization, meaning our support is available whether the incident is a fire, flood, terrorist act, public health emergency or anything in between.
its impact.
agencies, typically fire and police departments. We provide planning, logistical and
organizational expertise to manage the complexity that comes with a large event.
connecting towns and the public to State and Federal resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for this position is either a) currently enrolled in their junior or senior year of a
bachelor's program or at any point in a master's program in emergency management, homeland
security, or a related field; or b) has two years of experience in a public safety profession such as police, fire, or emergency medical services.
Candidates are invited and highly encouraged from other educational or professional backgrounds,
specifically those associated with media, marketing, public outreach, cybersecurity, or urban planning.
POTENTIAL INTERNSHIP FOCUS AREAS:
Emergency Management Intern
emergency planning process
Management. Topics could include pandemic response, infrastructure hardening,
cybersecurity, etc.
Create After-Action Reports following real-world events or exercises
Assist in projects aimed at building real-world response capability
Assist in operation and deployment of special teams (Animal Response Team, Incident
Management, Communications, etc.)
Public Affairs Intern
municipalities and county agencies. Toolkits include messaging, social media graphics,
pamphlets, posters, etc.
Develop and host virtual or in-person public engagement activities
Attend CCEMA outreach events and provide informational materials and answer emergency
management-related questions
Record and edit training videos with CCEMA instructors
Assist with employee and school preparedness programs
GIS Intern
Research nationwide GIS uses and identify best practices to be applied locally
Identify and develop improvements relating to the role of GIS in large-scale disasters
Conduct and participate in GIS-centric drills and exercises
Act as a subject matter expert relating to technology upgrades and physical infrastructure of
county and local Emergency Operations Centers
Cybersecurity Intern
planning
Act as a subject matter expert for local governments making cybersecurity plans
Conduct and assess IT systems for vulnerabilities
Prepare and conduct training sessions on relevant cyber topics
Cybersecurity Intern
planning
Act as a subject matter expert for local governments making cybersecurity plans
Conduct and assess IT systems for vulnerabilities
Prepare and conduct training sessions on relevant cyber topics
Training, Exercise, and Education Intern
guides, student manuals, activities, and visuals)
Assist with logistics in planning for and delivering training courses
Design and create documentation for exercises consistent with the Homeland Security
Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and tailored to Cumberland County
Design and carry out drills for County Organizations
Design and deliver skills labs and drills for CCEMA staff
Script and create training videos with CCEMA instructors
Examples of additional projects may include:
Researching grant funding opportunities and developing applications
Research opportunities related to emergency management
Providing assistance with exercise planning, conduct, and improvements
Building and strengthening relationships with Whole Community partners
These are not an exhaustive list; EMA would be happy to discuss a customized position based on your background and interests and the needs of the organization.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Cumberland County, ME