Spring 2020 Administration Internship - DC HSEMA
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Paid Internship Opportunity – Administration Division
Duration of Internship: January 13, 2020 - April 17, 2020
Compensation: Stipend
The DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) manages and coordinates the District’s unified planning, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for all disasters, whether natural or man-made, that occur in the District of Columbia.
The Administration Division is responsible for coordinating HSEMA’s daily enterprise operations and functions. This division houses the State Administrative Agent for the federal homeland security grant program. This division also supports the functions of IT, HR, Logistics, and Finance.
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate students, that are interested in homeland security and emergency management related matters and how these practices protect life and property. In particular, The Administration Division is looking for students interested in or majoring in the following fields:
- Business Administration
- Emergency Management/Homeland Security
- Finance
- Geographic Information Systems
- Human Resources
- Information Technology/Computer Science
- Public Administration/Policy
HSEMA is seeking highly-skilled and enthusiastic graduate and undergraduate students interested in careers in homeland security and emergency management. Interns are exposed to a unique and dynamic environment showcasing governmental and nongovernmental coordination. In the past, interns had the opportunity to work alongside local, state, and federal partners on coordinated events in the District. Interns attend large-scale exercises and events with public and private partners to expand their network, grow as professionals, and have the experience of a lifetime. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, timeliness, effective communication, and enthusiasm for learning. Accepted interns work 20 hours per week during the Summer session.
Internship Eligibility and Requirements
HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate and undergraduate students currently enrolled, who are in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at a U.S. college or university. Enrollment must be supported by a transcript or an official letter from school administration. It cannot be a letter from a professor.
How To Apply
For the Winter session, submit your application by March 7, 2019. YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION VIA EMAIL. HANDSHAKE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SEND TO: hsema.internship@dc.gov
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing sample
- One (1) letter of recommendation on official letterhead from an academic or professional reference
- Most recent transcript
- Proof of current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program (enrollment can be supported by a transcript or an official letter from school administration. It cannot be a letter from a professor.)
- Indicate the particular internship opportunity in the email subject line and cover letter
*To apply, you must be a US citizen. All applications are subject to a background check.