Internship Disaster Management Jobs in California

CAREER DESCRIPTION Position Health Disaster Preparedness Administrative Professional Intern Health Care Agency Deadline to Apply The deadline for this recruitment is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST). HEALTH CARE AGENCY The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a regional provider, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through coordination of public and private sector resources. Specialized Medical Services is comprised of multiple divisions that provide oversight of care and delivery of care to some of the most vulnerable pediatric and adult populations in Orange County.

These include California Children's Services, Office of the Public Guardian, Emergency Medical Services and Health Disaster Preparedness. In addition, the Employee Health Services division provides oversight of the occupational health of the County of Orange's 18,000 employees. We are committed to serving both the Orange County community and County of Orange employees with a consistent focus on quality of services provided and steadfast dedication on achieving and maintaining the highest standard of care in each specialized area.

THE OPPORTUNITY The Health Disaster Preparedness Section of the Orange County Health Care Agency is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals for an unpaid clerical internship. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in public health, emergency management, or administrative operations to gain hands-on experience supporting disaster preparedness initiatives that protect the health and safety of Orange County residents. Duties and Responsibilities: Interns will assist with a variety of clerical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to: Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files Data entry and spreadsheet management Assisting with meeting preparation and note-taking Supporting inventory tracking and supply management Preparing outreach materials and documentation Conducting basic research to support planning efforts Other duties as assigned by program staff Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Fire Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field.

Recent graduates (within the last 6 months) are also eligible to apply. Strong reading, writing, and research skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Interest in emergency management and public health. TIME COMMITMENT The internship is in-person only.

Immediate placement is available. A minimum of 8 hours per week is required over one semester or quarter. Interns may extend their internship up to 12 months if desired.

Hours must be scheduled during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, the position offers students or recent graduates experience in working within a large governmental entity. The Health Disaster Preparedness section provides exposure to many different aspects of administration and health care as it relates to disaster preparedness and response, as staff coordinate daily with local, state and federal governmental stakeholders as a part of routine operations.

Health Disaster Preparedness is one of the few assignments within the County that the intern may be exposed to a multi-faceted government coordination. This assignment also provides an opportunity for students to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills, build resumes and network with professionals in their fields of interest including mentorship from a Health Disaster Preparedness Chief. BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, the position offers students or recent graduates experience in working within a large governmental entity.

The Health Disaster Preparedness section provides exposure to many different aspects of health care as it relates to disaster preparedness and response, as staff coordinate daily with local, state and federal governmental stakeholders as a part of routine operations. Health Disaster Preparedness is one of the few assignments within the County that the intern may be exposed to a multi-faceted government coordination. This assignment also provides an opportunity for students to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills, build resumes and network with professionals in their fields of interest including mentorship from a Health Disaster Preparedness Chief.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter on our website here.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks, and a background screening will be conducted that requires a state issued driver's license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number and live scan. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process

Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-opportunities Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions

EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.