Florida Division of Emergency Management
**SPRING 2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE | NOVEMBER 17, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST**
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Internship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to apply classroom skills and theory to real life work situations. This hands-on program is designed to strengthen fundamental emergency management concepts and develop the confidence and skills of the next generation to prepare them for future employment opportunities.
As an intern, participants are expected to employ their skills and abilities to contribute to the objectives of their assigned host organization. Our internships provide exposure to industry professionals and promote career development. To support that endeavor, interns will be placed based on interests and specific project availability.
Participants can obtain valuable in-depth experience in emergency management and other related fields. In addition, interns will:
Recurring semester activities include:
Other Considerations:
For more information please visit www.floridadisaster.org/interns
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Internship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to apply classroom skills and theory to real life work situations. This hands-on program is designed to strengthen fundamental emergency management concepts and develop the confidence and skills of the next generation to prepare them for future employment opportunities.
As an intern, participants are expected to employ their skills and abilities to contribute to the objectives of their assigned host organization. Our internships provide exposure to industry professionals and promote career development. To support that endeavor, interns will be placed based on interests and specific project availability.
Participants can obtain valuable in-depth experience in emergency management and other related fields. In addition, interns will:
- Obtain eligibility to apply to FDEM Intern Scholarship Essay Contest to attend the FEPA 2018 Annual Forum (2 Interns will be selected)
- Work with a national leader in the field of emergency management
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Get relevant experience for resume building
- Develop confidence walking into an interview with numerous examples to use
- Obtain a greater understanding of career possibilities and areas of interest
- Gain marketability for employment opportunities after graduation
Recurring semester activities include:
- Regularly scheduled Lunch and Learns with emergency management professional guest speakers
- Leon County Emergency Operations Center Tour in Tallahassee, FL
- Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross Tour in Tallahassee, FL
- FEMA Region IV Tour in Thomasville, GA
Other Considerations:
- Internships with FDEM are based in our Tallahassee headquarters - we do not have virtual internships available at this time.
- All participants are expected to intern for a minimum of 15 hours a week for the entire term of the program.
- Internship positions vary each semester. Please contact Internship Coordinator for additional information regarding available positions/focus areas for Spring 2018.
- The Division of Emergency Management Internship Program is an unpaid program.
For more information please visit www.floridadisaster.org/interns