Administration Fall Internship

Duration of Internship: September 13 - December 10, 2021

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, and Finance.

HSEMA is looking for highly-skilled graduate and undergraduate 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:

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 are expected to work a minimum of 18 hours and a maximum of 24 hours per week during the fall session.

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. 

The deadline to apply is July 28, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT. To apply, you must use the external application link on Handshake.