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DC Water · 3 hours ago

201003-009:Summer Intern, Emergency Management

301 Bryant Street, N. W, Washington, DC, 20001, US

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr

DC Water is dedicated to providing essential water services to the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. The Summer Intern, Emergency Management will support the Office of Emergency Management in enhancing emergency preparedness and response initiatives, assist with emergency planning activities, and coordinate with various stakeholders.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist with training and exercise planning, including meeting coordination, exercise facilitation support, and administrative reporting

Support the maintenance and enhancement of the emergency management SharePoint site to expand staff access to resources and tools

Assist with emergency response plan updates, playbook development, and other emergency planning activities as needed

Support DC Water’s mass notification system by helping build message templates, assisting with staff training, and performing related administrative tasks

Assist the Planning Section during activation of DC Water’s Incident Management Team (IMT) by taking notes, developing incident-related documentation, and supporting briefings

Support stakeholder engagement and coordination efforts related to emergency preparedness and response initiatives

Qualification

Emergency management principlesMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementSharePointMass notification systemsReadingCritical thinkingTime managementOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

General understanding of emergency management principles and practices through coursework or related exposure

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete

Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Basic project management skills, including task tracking and coordination

Strong reading and writing skills for documentation and communication

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

English

Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Willingness and ability to work in various environmental conditions, including outdoor settings during drills, exercises, or field assessments

Preferred

Coursework or internship experience in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, or related fields

Experience supporting training, exercises, or emergency planning activities

Familiarity with SharePoint or similar content management systems

Exposure to mass notification systems or emergency communication platforms

Experience with meeting coordination, note-taking, and document development in a professional setting

Understanding of infrastructure resilience and hazard mitigation concepts

Preferred Majors: Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Homeland Security, Public Health, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Law Enforcement, or related fields

Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Proficiency in project management, including task tracking and coordination

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible in dynamic environments

Eagerness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven team