Intern - Hazard Mitigation / Resilience Planner

Summary: ESP Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm seeking a Hazard Mitigation/Resilience Planner intern to join their team in Morrisville, NC. The intern will support hazard mitigation and resilience planning projects, assisting in data collection, facilitating meetings, and preparing plan documents. Responsibilities: - Technical Hazard Mitigation/Resilience Planning Assistance - Data Collection & Analysis to conduct Risk Assessments, Capability Assessments and Develop Mitigation/Resilience Strategies for Hazard Mitigation Plans and/or Resilience Plans - Summarize results/report findings in report format - Facilitate planning meetings, workshops and open public meetings - Preparation of the physical/digital plan documents - Project management: communication and coordination with participating jurisdictions, State Emergency Management Offices and FEMA Required Qualifications: - Enrollment in an undergraduate in Planning or a related field - Good oral and written communication skills - Proficient with Microsoft Office - Experience with plan/report preparation - Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn - Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy Preferred Qualifications: - Understanding of federal and state hazard mitigation and resilience programs - GIS experience Required Skills: Hazard Mitigation Planning, Data Collection & Analysis, GIS experience Important Skills: Microsoft Office Nice-to-Have Skills: Plan/report preparation, communication skills, Positive attitude