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Internships

November 2009

Location: Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States Organization: American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
Area of Focus: Disaster Relief Skill(s): Other End date: April 1, 2010 Last updated: November 16, 2009	Language(s): English Start date: December 1, 2009 Last day to apply: January 29, 2010 Paid or unpaid: Unpaid

http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/144766-117/c

Student Assistant: California Emergency Management Agency Title: STUDENT ASSISTANT
Salary: $1,458.00 - $1,558.00 General Statement: Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manger I of the Business Services Section in the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), the incumbent performs a variety of duties designated to assist the manager with his day-to-day activities and responsibilities.Complete details at: http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=407973

Graduate Assistantship (M.S. and Ph.D.) Opportunities,

Department of Geography and Anthropology, Louisiana State University. Teaching and research assistantships are expected to be available for the Fall 2010 semester for students interested in pursuing M.S. and Ph.D. degrees within the Department of Geography and Anthropology. Financial support includes stipend and tuition for two (M.S.) or three (Ph.D.) years.

The department, which consists of more than 30 regular and associate faculty and spans the disciplinary ranges of Geography and Anthropology, has a strong and growing focus in the areas of applied climatology and disaster sciences. Nearly a dozen regular and associate faculty maintain active research programs in synoptic, tropical, and agricultural climatology; climate services and outreach; climate policy, education, and decision-making; hazards geography; and emergency management. Housed within the department are the NOAA Southern Regional Climate Center; the Louisiana Office of State Climatology; the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP), one of nine NOAA-funded Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) programs; and the LSU Disaster Science and Management (DSM) program. Current and anticipated funding from sources including NOAA, NSF, and FEMA is available to support qualified graduate research assistants to work with these and other units on climatological issues of regional and national scope.

Information about the graduate program and application materials can be obtained at http://www.ga.lsu.edu/grad.html. Applications submitted by January 25, 2010 will be guaranteed consideration for admission and funding for the Fall 2010 semester. For more information, contact David Brown (dpbrown@lsu.edu) or Melanie Gall (gallm@lsu.edu).

"Emergency Preparedness and Response"
 Emergency Preparedness and Response Intern (Spring Internship)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
Organization: International Rescue Committee of Baltimore, MD
Area of Focus: Environment and Ecology
Start date: January 25, 2010
Last day to apply: January 18, 2010
Paid or unpaid: Unpaid
Language(s): English
End date: May 15, 2010
Last updated: November 6, 2009
Description:
SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP:
The primary duty of the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Intern is to provide technical and administrative assistance with the research, design, and implementation of emergency response and preparedness procedures for the International Rescue Committee in Maryland-- offices located in the Baltimore Resettlement Center (BRC) and Silver Spring Suburban Washington Resettlement Center (SWRC).

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
•Review existing emergency preparedness guidelines, models, practices and lessons learned from several sources, including recommendations for EPR for refugee families and appropriate list of items for emergency kit
•Liaison with counterparts within IRC’s national resettlement system as well as local partners to share information on models and tools related to EPR
•Identify essential personnel and define key roles for emergency response including development of structural mapping of key partnerships and communications protocols
•Collect and document essential information that will provide quick, procedural guidance to all employees and partner agencies
•Coordinate responsibilities/communication with all partner agencies within the BRC/SWRC and the local and state health departments, fire departments, police and emergency response agencies to ensure personal safety and sustained operations through and after a disruption to normal business operations
•Design disaster preparedness exercises -- including tabletop simulations (employees talk through their responses) and full-action drills (employees carry out their responses) -- for natural (i.e. hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), pandemic, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disaster situations (based on previously completed risk assessment/analysis)

REQUIREMENTS:
•Undergraduate or graduate student in a related field (e.g., emergency and or disaster preparedness, life safety, security, emergency management, public health, homeland security, etc,).
•Demonstrated interest and experience in public health and vulnerable populations, especially displaced/immigrant/refugee populations
•Effective interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills -- a high degree of self-direction and administrative skill to coordinate activities within and between the two IRC offices and the surrounding public and private entities (health department, social service agencies) that will serve as resources or give direction during emergencies.
•Interest and flexibility in working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural setting

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours a week during business hours (Mondays – Fridays, 9:00am-5:00pm)

Reports to: Public Health Advocate
Position: Unpaid Internship
Updated: November 6, 2009

Application instructions:
Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Intern candidates who can start earlier are preferred.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to Jessica Li, Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator: jessica.li@theirc.org.

Jobs

November 2009

Program Specialist, Disaster Risk Reduction

Emergency Management Program Analyst - (GSES JR47600)

Job Details:

Business Unit: L-3 Global Security and Engineering Solutions Job Type: Full-Time Requisition Number:
GSES JR47600 Location:Chantilly, VA Job Description:
If you thrive on challenge and are motivated, creative, and can hit the ground running, we want you on our team! Job - https://www3.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/L3/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=47600&esid=az

Emergency Preparedness and Response Advisor
World Health Organization
Panama City, Panama
Salary: $88,200
Closing Date: November 26, 2009
This position develops disaster management plans emphasizing response and rehabilitation, coordinates health activities following disasters, and provides  disaster  policy  and technical advice. A master’s degree in disaster-prevention-related field and nine years of international experience in public health, social services, community organization, or planning are required. Three years of experience should be directly related to reducing the impacts of disaster on vulnerable populations. Https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=22280&vaclng=en

October 2009

Disaster Risk Reduction Consultant, School Documentation Project
Action Aid 
Home Based, with travel to assigned countries 
Salary: Not Posted 
Closing Date: October 12, 2009 
The person in this position will write a report consolidating disaster risk reduction information from and analyzing project impacts in seven countries participating in the Disaster Risk Reduction Through Schools Project

Emergency Preparedness Manager
City of Bellevue 
Bellevue, Washington 
Salary: $78,108 to $107,772 
Closing Date: October 12, 2009 
This position manages the City of Bellevue’s emergency preparedness efforts, oversees the fire department’s emergency preparedness division, ensures that the all-hazards emergency management program requirements for development, maintenance, and testing are met, and directs community emergency preparedness activities. A bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field and five years experience in emergency management and community outreach, including supervisory experience, are required.

Lead Hazards Mitigation Community Planner, GS-12
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Urbandale, Iowa
Salary: $67,613 to $87,893
Closing Date: October 12, 2009
This position manages the Local Jurisdiction Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Program, reviews local mitigation plans, and provides technical assistance and training to state and local governments developing mitigation plans. One year of experience at GS-11 or above is required.

September 2009

Planner 
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Austin, Texas
Salary: $35,650 to $40,815
Closing Date: September 29, 2009
This position administers the State Hurricane Preparedness Program and other projects that enhance state and local disaster response. A bachelor’s degree and three years experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness, contingency planning, hazard mitigation, risk management, or environmental science are required.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Manager
Oxfam
Bogota, Columbia
Salary: $90,624
Closing date: September 30, 2009
This position develops humanitarian strategies and integrates disaster reduction and response with emergency preparedness programs. Responsibilities include directing needs and impact assessments, developing and reviewing contingency and preparedness plans, and providing technical emergency and response assistance. At least three years of international field experience in emergency and development program management, experience directing rapid needs assessments, and an understanding of humanitarian and related policy issues are required.

Public Assistance Program Specialist, GS-12
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Kansas City, Missouri
Salary: $64,613 to $87,893
Closing Date: October 2, 2009
This position ensures disaster declaration work is completed, monitors the potential for emergency and disaster support requests, and makes sure adequate resources are available in the program. One year of experience at GS-11 or above is required.

Community Development Specialist
North Carolina Division of Emergency Management
Raleigh, North Carolina
Salary: $38,174 to $61,632
Closing Date: October 2, 2009
This position assists counties with risk, vulnerability, and capability assessments. It also coordinates preparedness planning efforts, assists in regional capability activities, and is point of contact for homeland security grants. A bachelor’s degree and three years related experience are required.

Emergency Manager/Environmental Professional
Ecology and Environment, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Salary: Not Posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) in emergency planning and preparedness. Responsibilities include environmental and hazardous materials investigations training, and planning public health, medical, and terrorism response. A bachelor’s degree in biology, geology, environmental science, or a related field and three years experience in emergency management and planning is required.

SCHOLARSHIP FELLOWSHIPS/GRANTS

The EPA is making available 30 grants of $46,500 each to enhance and support quality environmental education for undergraduates.

The hope is that this assistance will encourage more students to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level and pursue careers in environmentally related fields.

Eligibility: Students at an accredited college or university. Deadline is Dec. 10.

The fellowships are intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally oriented study leading to a bachelor's degree.
Fellowships are funded in the following fields of study:

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