Graduate Intern I

This is a paid internship with a salary range of $26.50 - $28.10 per hour.

About the role

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management graduate intern will support the Emergency Management Team. This position will help streamline the development and maintenance of internal situational awareness platforms, enhancing overall responsiveness and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Accreditation Support: Assist staff with documentation and evidence collection for Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) tasks and other departmental accreditation initiatives.
• Research & Information Management: Perform comprehensive research on emergency management best practices and key legislation to develop and maintain an organized repository of information for the department.
• Community Preparedness: Support community outreach and education initiatives to promote public safety and preparedness throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
• Administrative & Event Support: Assist with diverse administrative tasks as needed, including drafting materials and providing logistical support for departmental events and stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• Must currently be enrolled as a graduate student in an emergency management, homeland security, public health, public safety, or public administration degree program.
• Students not local to the Charlotte, NC area are responsible for securing their own housing for the duration of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Incident Command System (ICS) – ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800 (Training can be completed through the National Disaster and Emergency Management University).
• Technical Skills: Knowledge and fluency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Knowledge: Familiarity with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, Incident Command System (ICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Skill: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability: Ability to handle sensitive information with care and maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Academic Standing: Must be a self-motivated student in good academic standing.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and in a team environment during stressful and chaotic situations.

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle records check. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.