About the role#
The Emergency Management Division of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department offers an internship focused on hazard mitigation and climate adaptation. You will support the division in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters within the County. This role provides exposure to multi-agency government coordination and legislative relations.
What you'll do#
- Research best practices for incorporating climate adaptation into local disaster mitigation, response, and recovery plans.
- Create a catalog of relevant resources and identify their correlation to existing emergency plan documents.
- Identify local academic programs that can serve as subject matter experts for future projects.
- Assist with County hazard mitigation grant project application development.
- Support daily office operations, including answering inquiries, preparing reports, and managing documentation.
- Attend meetings and community events.
- Perform administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and photocopying.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or trade school, or graduation within the last 6 months.
- Major in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, History, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct research and prepare formal reports.
- Reliability and the ability to work independently.
- Professional appearance and business attire.
- Previous office experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Orange County Emergency Operations Center, Silverado, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with in-person requirements.
- Commitment: Minimum 5 hours per week during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
- Duration: Up to 12 months.
- Note: This is an unpaid internship. Successful candidates must pass a background investigation, which can take two to three months to process.
About County of Orange
The County of Orange operates as a government agency based in Santa Ana, California. It provides regional public services to the community. The organization employs over 5,000 people to manage its operations. It focuses on delivering public services through various departments.
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