8 Paid Internships With District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

If you have questions about any of the internships below, contact Mtokufa Ngwenya at ngwenya.m@gmail.com
 
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and one (1) writing sample (max. eight (8) pages) to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015. NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check.


Paid Internship Opportunity #1 – External Affairs and Policy Directorate
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified planning, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students and undergraduate students, who have completed at least three years of undergraduate studies, that are interested in homeland security and emergency management related matters and how these practices protect life and property. In particular, HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Law/Political Science
• Public Administration/Policy
• Public Communication/Relations
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: External Affairs and Policy Directorate
Description of Opportunity
A. Work with Community Outreach Team Members to facilitate emergency preparedness presentations;
B. Work with the Public Information Officer (PIO) on the creation of social media messaging, press releases, and other public communication; and
C. Work with the External Affairs/Legislative Division to assist in policy research and writing for the HSEMA website.
Qualifications
A. Demonstrated interest in emergency management and homeland security issues
B. Excellent written and oral communications skills required
C. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
D. Bilingual or American Sign Language fluent applicants preferred
*Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and one (1) writing sample (max. eight (8) pages) to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check

Paid Internship Opportunity #2 – Finance and Administration Division
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students and undergraduate students, who have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and are interested in homeland security and emergency management processes and how these practices protect life and property. Particularly HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Public Administration/Policy
• Business Administration
• Human Resources
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: Finance and Administration Division
Description of Opportunity
A. Assist with the development of HSEMA’s Finance & Administration Division’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
B. Assist with the development of Finance and Administration Division’s training curriculum and materials
C. Assist with audits as needed
Qualifications
A. Demonstrated interest in budget, finance and/or human resources within the public sector
B. Excellent written and oral communication skills
C. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
*Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
Learn more about HSEMA at www.hsema.dc.gov.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.

Paid Internship Opportunity #3 –Operations Directorate
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students and undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies who are interested in homeland security and emergency management processes and how these practices protect life and property. Particularly, HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Public Administration/Policy
• Public Communication/Relations
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: Operations Directorate
Description of Opportunity
A) Assist with the development of a special events checklist for the deployment of HSEMA’s command vehicle (DC-12)
B) PIV-I Program and Installation
o Create white paper(s) on the PIV-I program
o Assist with installation
C) Complete ICS courses 100-800
Qualifications
A. Demonstrated interest in emergency management
B. Strong writing and oral communications skills
*Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
Learn more about HSEMA at www.hsema.dc.gov.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check

Paid Internship Opportunity #4 – Information Technology Directorate
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students and undergraduate students who are interested in homeland security and emergency management processes and how these practices protect life and property. Particularly HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Public Administration/Policy
• Public Communication/Relations
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: Information Technology (IT) Directorate
Description of Opportunity
A) Assist HSEMA staff members with basic IT troubleshooting
B) Provide assistance to the Lead IT Specialist with developing and managing an asset management tool for the agency
C) Assist the Lead IT Specialist with ad-hoc research requests pertaining to technology used within the agency
D) Provide technical support for planned and unplanned activations that occur during the internship period.
E) Must be available to work July 4, 2015
Required/Optional Qualifications
A) At least one year experience in an IT related field
B) Excellent organizational skills
C) Demonstrated problem-solving skills
D) Must be a highly motivated self-starter
* Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
Learn more about HSEMA at www.hsema.dc.gov.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check


Paid Internship Opportunity #5 – Plans and Preparedness Division
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students that are interested in homeland security and emergency management processes and how these practices protect life and property. In particular, HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Statistics
• Governmental Affairs
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Public Administration/Policy
• Public Communication/Relations
• Urban Planning
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: Plans and Preparedness Division/Recovery Program
Description of Opportunity
A. Support the enhancement of the District Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) by:
o Compiling briefing materials for agencies and organizations identified as having primary or supporting role in recovery organization including their roles and responsibilities pre- and post-disaster
o Researching best practices for functional area-specific RSF operations (i.e., creating economic stabilization plans for Economy, Commerce, and Employment RSF and creating long term housing plans for Housing RSF)
Qualifications
A. Demonstrated interest in emergency management and homeland security issues
B. Excellent written and oral communications skills required
C. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
D. Demonstrated proficiency in research and analysis
*Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
Learn more about HSEMA at www.hsema.dc.gov.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and one (1) writing sample (max. eight (8) pages) to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check

Paid Internship Opportunity #6 – Plans and Preparedness Division
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students that are interested in homeland security and emergency management processes and how these practices protect life and property. In particular, HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Statistics
• Governmental Affairs
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Public Administration/Policy
• Public Communication/Relations
• Urban Planning
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: Plans and Preparedness Division/Recovery Policy
Description of Opportunity
• Complete an analysis of policy gaps in the District needed to enable successful recovery and develop an implementation plan for enacting these policies in the District by:
o Performing detailed research of best practices and lessons related to recovery policies
o Developing a white paper that identifies gaps in District policies compared to these best practices
o Drafting policies for the District or for specific District agencies to address these policy gaps
o Developing an implementation plan, including socialization measures, to adopt these policies
Qualifications
A. Demonstrated interest in emergency management and homeland security issues
B. Excellent written and oral communications skills required
C. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
D. Demonstrated proficiency in research and analysis
*Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and one (1) writing sample (max. eight (8) pages) to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check

Paid Internship Opportunity #7 – Plans and Preparedness Division
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students that are interested in homeland security and emergency management processes and how these practices protect life and property. In particular, HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Statistics
• Governmental Affairs
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Public Administration/Policy
• Public Communication/Relations
• Urban Planning
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: Plans and Preparedness Division/Recovery External Affairs Research
Description of Opportunity
• Complete an analysis of potential external affairs measures to implement during long-term recovery efforts in the District by:
o Performing detailed research of best practices and lessons learned in community outreach and engagement, public messaging, and external affairs efforts
o Develop a white paper with the findings of the research
o Develop a proposal of a District Recovery Communications and Outreach Plan
Qualifications
A. Demonstrated interest in emergency management and homeland security issues
B. Excellent written and oral communications skills required
C. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
D. Demonstrated proficiency in research and analysis
*Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekends
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and one (1) writing sample (max. eight (8) pages) to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check

Paid Internship Opportunity #8 – Plans and Preparedness Division
Duration of Internship: June 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified planning, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate or post-graduate students that are interested in homeland security and emergency management related matters and how these practices protect life and property. In particular, HSEMA is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
• Emergency Management/Homeland Security
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Statistics
• Governmental Affairs
• Information Technology/Computer Science
• Public Administration/Policy
• Public Communication/Relations
As an intern you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic agency that is nationally-recognized as a leader in homeland security and emergency management practices.
Position With: Plans and Preparedness Division/Mitigation
Description of Opportunity
• Support the management of existing mitigation grant awards and/or the application to the alternate opportunities
o Assist with project development
o Provide grant management support
o Provide administrative support to the Mitigation Officer
• Support the Mitigation Subcommittee program
o Facilitate meetings of the subcommittee and develop planning materials
o Perform data/information management and analysis
Qualifications
A. Knowledgeable of emergency management doctrine, specifically related to the mitigation mission area
B. Excellent written and oral communications skills required
C. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
D. Must possess experience with basic data/information management analysis practices
*Interns may be asked to work outside of normal business hours including weekend
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and one (1) writing sample (max. eight (8) pages) to hsema.internship@dc.gov indicating the particular Internship Opportunity being applied for in the email subject line by May 22, 2015.
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens and are subject to a background check