Apply for an Internship

Applications for internships are accepted on a rolling basis. We are looking for interns who :

  • Are responsive and motivated self-starters
  • Will represent our office and the County professionally
  • Are able to work independently with supervisor guidance
  • Are comfortable and adept in meeting facilitation (in-person and virtually)
  • Understand social media platforms and how public agencies use them for engagement
  • Have a keen eye for details and social media graphic design
  • Have the ability to strategize and identify potential solutions for complex problems
  • Have excellent written and oral communications
  • Demonstrate an interest in Emergency Management
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Minimum internship qualifications include a high school diploma, current enrollment in a college or university, and completion of two semesters of college coursework.

How to Apply

  1. Applicants must complete the Cumberland County application and submit it to Human Resources. This application with further instructions can be found here.
  2. If selected for the internship, a background check and fingerprinting will be required.
  3. Have questions about the application process, or CCEMA internships in general? Email ccema@cumberlandcounty.org or call 207-892-6785.