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City of Hollister, CA

Fire Chief

Hollister, CA · On-site

$182K - $221K/yr

DEFINITION Under the administrative direction of the City Council plans, manages, oversees and ... Intern and Explorer staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Fire Chief is the executive ...

City of Hollister

Fire Chief

Hollister, CA · On-site

$182K - $221K/yr

DEFINITION Under the administrative direction of the City Council plans, manages, oversees and ... Intern and Explorer staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Fire Chief is the executive ...

State Farm

Intern - State Farm Agent Team Member

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$45K - $58K/yr

... disaster when life doesn't go as planned. This is a rewarding sales career for the right person. If ... Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for disaster management intern in California is $17.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Disaster Management Intern vs Emergency Response Coordinator?

Disaster Management InternEmergency Response Coordinator
Typically requires a relevant degree or ongoing education in disaster management, emergency services, or related fieldsRequires extensive experience in emergency response, often with certifications like CPR, first aid, or disaster management training
Work environment includes offices, field sites, and training sessionsPrimarily on-site during emergencies, coordinating response efforts in the field
Employers include government agencies, NGOs, and international organizationsEmployers are government agencies, emergency services, and large organizations with disaster response teams

Disaster Management Interns are typically students or entry-level individuals gaining experience, while Emergency Response Coordinators are experienced professionals leading response efforts. The intern role focuses on learning and supporting, whereas the coordinator manages and executes emergency plans.

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Fall 2026: Community Fridge Program Intern (Unpaid)

Theirc

San Diego, CA

$16 - $21.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP:In this internship, students will have the opportunity to contribute to the community fridgelocatedwithin the El Cajon office, directlyimpactingIRC clients' access to nutritious food.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Based on intern skills and experience, responsibilities may include a combination of program support, administrative/data support, and direct service:

  • Weekly stocking of the community fridge

  • Engaging with community partners tofacilitatefood donations

  • Gleaning and/or sorting food donations

  • Fridge cleaning and general maintenance/upkeep

  • Preparing outreach materials such as flyers, slides, or brochures

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Internwill have the opportunity to engage with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds

  • Internwill expand theirexperienceproviding direct support services and in-kind support

  • Internwill obtain exposure to project management activities on a small scale, ensuring the smooth operation of the community fridge project

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be currently enrolled (or a recent graduate) in an Associate's, Bachelor's orMaster'sprogram focused on Public Health, Social Work,Nutrition, Health Sciences,Women's/GenderStudiesor a related field

  • Must have a driver's license and reliable transportation

  • Strong communicationand interpersonal skills

  • Excellent organization and time-management skills

  • Proactive, motivated, and flexible; able to remain calm and adapt within a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable work environment

  • Demonstrated success working and communicating with people of varied English-speaking abilities strongly preferred

This position reports to the Women's Resilience Center Coordinator.

Compensation:This is anunpaidinternship opportunity.

Working Environment:

  • The Community Fridge Program (WRC) Internship is in-person at the El Cajon office

  • San Diego Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm PST.Wednesday morninghoursfrom 9:00-11:30isrequired

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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