Department of Emergency Management
NextGenEM Internship Program
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Interested in gaining hands-on experience in emergency management? Explore opportunities to join the NextGenEM Internship Program through Florida Atlantic Handshake.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Interns will develop an understanding of Emergency Management goals and their correlation to institutional higher-education-related goals. Additionally, interns will gain transferable skills that will have real-life application, such as:
Communication Skills
Work Ethic & Professionalism
Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Skills
Leadership Skills
Digital Technology Skills
Global/Intercultural Fluency
Career Management
Potential Projects include:
Development, implementation, and management of unit-level emergency planning.
Develop logistics for training and exercises, including but not limited to: coordination of facilities, staff assignments, participant registration and tracking, and resource procurement.
Assist in the management of FAU Emergency Management's public education and awareness campaigns.
Support the maintenance of the Department of Emergency Management's strategic planning elements.
Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Communication Skills
Work Ethic & Professionalism
Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Skills
Leadership Skills
Digital Technology Skills
Global/Intercultural Fluency
Career Management
Potential Projects include:
Development, implementation, and management of unit-level emergency planning.
Develop logistics for training and exercises, including but not limited to: coordination of facilities, staff assignments, participant registration and tracking, and resource procurement.
Assist in the management of FAU Emergency Management's public education and awareness campaigns.
Support the maintenance of the Department of Emergency Management's strategic planning elements.
Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Internships are offered each semester and typically last approximately 12 weeks (3 months). Opportunities to extend the internship may be available.
Spring (January through April)
Summer (May through July)
Fall (August through December)
Spring (January through April)
Summer (May through July)
Fall (August through December)
Applicants must be:
A current degree-seeking FAU student
In good academic standing with the University
Able to work between 15 and 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks (3 months). All internships are on a Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm schedule.
Ideal applicants have:
Completed FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses 100, 200, 700 & 800 (Emergency Management Institute | Independent Study Program (IS) (fema.gov)).
Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite
A current degree-seeking FAU student
In good academic standing with the University
Able to work between 15 and 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks (3 months). All internships are on a Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm schedule.
Ideal applicants have:
Completed FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses 100, 200, 700 & 800 (Emergency Management Institute | Independent Study Program (IS) (fema.gov)).
Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite
Internships are offered every semester (including summer). Applicants can visit FAU Handshake and search for "Emergency Management Intern."
To apply for the internship program, visit the FAU Handshake webpage and search "Emergency Management Intern."
Internship applications for the next semester's program become available near the end of the current semester. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A listing may not always be open, but please check back for availability.
Applicants must be:
Current degree-seeking FAU student
In good academic standing
Able to work between 15-20 hours per week for at least 12 weeks (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm)
Interested in emergency management or related areas
Ideal applicants have:
Completion of FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses 100, 200, 700, & 800
Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Current degree-seeking FAU student
In good academic standing
Able to work between 15-20 hours per week for at least 12 weeks (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm)
Interested in emergency management or related areas
Ideal applicants have:
Completion of FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses 100, 200, 700, & 800
Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Yes. Internship opportunities are available to individuals from all academic backgrounds interested in emergency management and life safety.
Listed below are areas of study historically relevant to the program:
Emergency management, urban and regional planning, public relations, technological information, public administration, education, public health, business administration, meteorology, law, finance, social sciences, and any others.
Positions are available for undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students.
Listed below are areas of study historically relevant to the program:
Emergency management, urban and regional planning, public relations, technological information, public administration, education, public health, business administration, meteorology, law, finance, social sciences, and any others.
Positions are available for undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students.
Interns are not required but encouraged to register for the Professional Internship Course (IDS 3949) through the FAU Career Center for 0-4 credit hours.
Internships last approximately 12 weeks (3 months). Opportunities to extend the duration of the internship may be available.
Spring (January through April)
Summer (May through July)
Fall (August through December)
Spring (January through April)
Summer (May through July)
Fall (August through December)
Our internship program is unpaid. However, benefits to the internship experience include university credit hours, practical work experience, training, networking opportunities, and professional development.
Interns will develop an understanding of Emergency Management goals and their correlation to institutional higher-education-related goals. Additionally, interns will gain transferable skills that will have real-life application, such as:
Communication skills
Work Ethic & Professionalism
Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving Skills
Leadership Skills
Digital Technology Skills
Global/Intercultural Fluency
Career Management
Potential projects include:
Development, implementation, and management of unit-level emergency planning and response.
Develop logistics for training and exercises, including but not limited to: coordination of facilities, staff assignments, participant registration and tracking, and resource procurement.
Assist in the management of FAU Emergency Management's public education and awareness campaigns.
Support the maintenance of the Department of Emergency Management's strategic planning elements.
Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Communication skills
Work Ethic & Professionalism
Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving Skills
Leadership Skills
Digital Technology Skills
Global/Intercultural Fluency
Career Management
Potential projects include:
Development, implementation, and management of unit-level emergency planning and response.
Develop logistics for training and exercises, including but not limited to: coordination of facilities, staff assignments, participant registration and tracking, and resource procurement.
Assist in the management of FAU Emergency Management's public education and awareness campaigns.
Support the maintenance of the Department of Emergency Management's strategic planning elements.
Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Please direct any questions regarding the NextGenEM Internship Program to em@fau.edu.