Job Description

Date Opened: Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date: Monday, August 03, 2026 12:00 AMDepartment: Fire Department Apprentice/InternshipsSalary: $26.50 - $28.10 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management graduate intern will support the Emergency Management Team. This position will help streamline the development and maintenance of internal situational awareness platforms, enhancing overall responsiveness and decision-making capabilities.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning & Accreditation Support: Assist staff with documentation and evidence collection for Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) tasks and other departmental accreditation initiatives.

• Research & Information Management: Perform comprehensive research on emergency management best practices and key legislation to develop and maintain an organized repository of information for the department.

• Community Preparedness: Support community outreach and education initiatives to promote public safety and preparedness throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

• Administrative & Event Support: Assist with diverse administrative tasks as needed, including drafting materials and providing logistical support for departmental events and stakeholder meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Must currently be enrolled as a graduate student in an emergency management, homeland security, public health, public safety, or public administration degree program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Incident Command System (ICS) – ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800 (Training can be completed through the National Disaster and Emergency Management University).

• Technical Skills: Knowledge and fluency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge: Familiarity with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, Incident Command System (ICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Skill: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability: Ability to handle sensitive information with care and maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to Detail: Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Academic Standing: Must be a self-motivated student in good academic standing.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and in a team environment during stressful and chaotic situations.
• Housing: Students not local to the Charlotte, NC area are responsible for securing their own housing for the duration of the internship.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.