What Works What Doesn’t

1. Interns in Emergency Management What WorksWhat Doesn’t

2. Interns in Emergency Management • Intern Failures vs. Success • Intern Selection Process • Project Oriented vs. Seat Warmer • Organizations Responsibilities • Intern Responsibilities

3. Interns in Emergency Management • Intern Failure • Intern committed to filling time requirements only • No interest in the field • No understanding of the community we serve • Fails to complete their requirements set by the College

4. Interns in Emergency Management • Successes • Motivated student • Interested in being part of your organization • Willing to step out on their own to complete projects • A set schedule for the Intern (in the office)

5. Interns in Emergency Management • Student Selection • Ensure your organization can meet the requirements of the College • Interview Student prior to accepting them • Have a project selected for them and discuss during the Interview

6. Interns in Emergency Management • Project Oriented Internships • Tangible product • Allow Ownership of the project • Set milestones for the project with regular updates to you and your team • Let the student play a role in the design process

7. Interns in Emergency Management • Organizations Responsibilities • Brief the Student on your organization and the services you provide to your community • Ensure they have an understanding of the demographics of your residents • Select a project that will benefit your program

8. Interns in Emergency Management • Fully brief the student on the project and ensure they fully understand the outcome expected • Project details and timelines must be clear • Treat the Intern as you would any other employee • Provide regular feedback sessions

9. Interns in Emergency Management • Interns Responsibilities • Attendance/Timeliness • Meeting deadlines • Arranging meetings and briefings • Meeting all requirements laid out by the college and your organization