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Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago

SkillBridge Opportunity: Emergency Management Specialist Intern – Transitioning Service Memb...

Newport News, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Christopher Newport University is seeking a SkillBridge participant to support the Emergency Management department in a coordinator capacity. The participant will assist in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of various emergency management policies and projects in accordance with relevant requirements and standards.

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Responsibilities

Supports the planning, organizing and execution of the Emergency Management program in compliance with local, state, and federal operational standards

Assist in researching, reviewing, writing, maintaining, and revising emergency plans for university operations used during emergency or disaster events

Facilitates, monitors, and coordinates hazard/threat identification and analysis, prevention/protection, mitigation strategies and business impact analysis

Designs, develops, manages, and implements special programs and training that support emergency management best practices in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Assist in training, exercise, and program implementations as requested

In partnership with the Director, collaborate with departments and schools within the University to prepare for planned and unplanned threats and compile and develop Building EAP (Emergency Action Plans)

Assists with refreshing the CNU Emergency Management website content

Works toward completing various FEMA Independent Studies certificates

Conduct student, faculty and staff outreach and education

Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service

Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position

Performs other duties as assigned