Duties:
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Maintain a database of public health volunteers in the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in addition to planning for MRC trainings and activities.
- Participate in community fairs and health fairs to distribute disaster preparedness information and recruit potential MRC volunteers.
- Prepare After Action Reports from drills and exercises.
- Draft or update emergency response plans as necessary, which may include pandemic influenza plans and Strategic National Stockpile plans.
- Maintain inventory of emergency preparedness resources; research new supply purchases as needed.
- Other duties as assigned or as they arise.
Experience and Qualifications:
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Undergraduate or Master’s student in Public Health, Public Administration, Environmental Health, Healthcare Administration or similar field.
- Must possess excellent written, verbal, and public speaking ability.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
Additional Information:
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The Emergency Preparedness internship is located at 2100 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.
- Transportation to and from work are the responsibility of the intern. A driver’s license and access to a car is needed for this job posting.
- The intern must adhere to agency rules and procedures (i.e. dress code, professionalism, etc.)
- Internship length: May 2014-August 2014, exact start and end dates flexible
- Hours per week: 20-25
- Pay: $10/hour
To apply:
Please send resume to Elizabeth Lassiter at elassiter@cityofevanston.org
by April 30, 2014.
