What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Intern position at City of Issaquah?
EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of our city operations.
- Contribute to emergency and business continuity plans.
- Will assist in Emergency Operations Center response during catastrophic, natural, and man-made disasters.
- Assist with disaster exercises and drills.
- Conduct public outreach in a variety of settings and in multiple formats.
- Assist with updating the emergency management alert and notification and emergency worker databases.
- Complete basic administrative tasks pertaining to the department’s administrative needs.
- Assist with departmental project or program-specific meetings or events.
- Provide excellent customer service via phone, email, or in-person interactions with both internal and external customers.
- A self-starter who is ready to learn andoperateunder uncertainty
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Ability to do research
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Oral communication skills to interact with residents and external partners
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Graphic and Web Design Experience a plus
- Social Media familiarity a plus (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Next Door)
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Operate office equipment and learn office methods, rules, and policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Salary : $17 - $28