Emergency Management Intern

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Management

Posted on April 8, 2024

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Emergency Management Intern

Department:
Emergency Management
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Emergency Management - Temps

Position Title:
Emergency Management Intern

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Emergency Management Internship will provide practical work experience to degree seeking students whose interest is working in the field of emergency management, Disaster Recovery, Public Health or related fields. Under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Management, this position will provide support to the emergency management program for the University of Kansas Medical Center. This position will perform a variety of technical tasks throughout the disaster cycle including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

This is a temporary position NOT eligible for benefits. Work is performed on-site. This position requires working a minimum of 20 hours per week.

***Applicants must attach a class schedule with application materials.***

Job Description:

Employment Conditions: FEMA Certifications (IS) 100, 200, 700, 800.

Required Qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery, Public Health or related field.

Work Experience:

Experience researching current topics in emergency management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience

Experience working in crisis/emergency scenarios and/or operations.

Skills:

Strong writing and organizational skills.

Job Duties:

Contribute to emergency and business continuity plans.
Complete basic administrative tasks pertaining to the department's administrative needs.
Assist with developing and conducting disaster drills and exercises.
Assist in the Emergency Operations Center during response to emergencies.

Required documents

Resume/CV
Cover letter
Class Schedule

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Part time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$7.25 - $25.00
Minimum
$7.25
Midpoint
$16.12
Maximum
$25.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Emergency-Management-Intern_JR006770 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006770.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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