Emergency Management Coordinator Intern

Posting Date

11/17/25

Application Deadline

11/21/25

Pay Range

$21.00 hourly

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Interns

Department

Emergency Management

About the Position

Are you an Emergency Management graduate or undergraduate student with a proven ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations? Do you excel in preparing for the worst while hoping for the best? If so, we invite you to apply for our Emergency Management Intern position. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to develop comprehensive plans for preparedness, response, and recovery from extraordinary emergencies. Join our team and contribute to creating safer, more resilient communities in Maricopa County. ​

This position requires the employee in office/field or customer facing for all hours worked.​ 

About Us

Are you ready to help your community prepare for a large-scale emergency and keep our County safe? We are looking for motivated individuals to rise to the occasion! Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management prepares for, responds to, and recovers from large-scale community disasters. Security Services is a division within the Emergency Management Department that provides specialized armed security services and executive protection to our County leaders and ensures the safety of County facilities and property. Some of our partners include local and state governments, industry leaders, universities, and community organizations active in disasters. A few of our unique programs include Securing the Cities (STC), a preventative radiological and nuclear detection program that partners with law enforcement agencies and fire departments to enhance their radiation detection capabilities by providing equipment, training, and plan development support. Also, we are responsible for off-site planning for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Our department embraces cutting-edge technologies and innovative partnerships to bring unique solutions to complicated problems. Join our team to continue our efforts to keep our residents safe!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Current graduate student or undergraduate junior or senior in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Health, or another related program

Other Requirements

• Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400 or the ability to complete within one month of the hire date

• Able to work on-site at 1325 N Fiesta Blvd in Gilbert from January to June 2026

Job Contributions

• Assist Emergency Management Coordinators (EMCs) in developing emergency response plans and procedures

• Assist EMCs in developing, planning, conducting, and evaluating emergency exercises for flood, wildland, and nuclear emergencies

• Assist the Department’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program by coordinating county response efforts for incidents at the Palo Verde Generating Station 

• Attend emergency management trainings and other formal educational classes regionally  

• Assist in the implementation and management of the Securing the Cities program 

• Engage in emergency response operations at the County Emergency Operations Center during exercises and real-world activations, as needed

• Support community all-hazards education and public outreach to spread awareness of emergency preparedness topics 

Working Conditions

• Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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