Emergency Management Associate Consultant

Summary

Join AC Disaster Consulting as an Emergency Management Associate Consultant and contribute to our mission of providing compassionate emergency management services. This full-time, remote position involves up to 50% travel and offers a competitive salary ($45k-$66k annually). You will support clients in various emergency management functions, assisting with projects, grant applications, and disaster response. The role requires 1-3 years of experience in emergency management and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, professional development opportunities, and more.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary
• Beginner level knowledge of full scope Emergency Management protocols and familiarity with state and local plans, agencies, and funding sources is necessary
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized
• Detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills
• Strong desire to help people
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and projects
• Entry level 1-3+ years’ beginner level knowledge/experience in various emergency management functions, including, but not limited to: Recovery, Debris Management, Response & Logistics, Engineering & Environmental, Planning & Mitigation, Preparedness & Risk Reduction
• 1+ years knowledge of recovery and/or response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) public assistance
• 1-3+ years customer service experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required

Responsibilities

• Support operation functions within a single primary focus area of emergency management, which includes administrative tasks as assigned
• Assist with producing client deliverables while developing knowledge of the principals of emergency management framework
• Engage in opportunities with mentors and senior level consultants to learn and build capabilities
• Provide support to project tasks while building baseline knowledge of client relations
• Shadow other more senior level consultants and participate on client engagements as needed, while meeting personnel allocation and utilization targets
• Attend and participate in all individual and group assigned and scheduled meetings and events
• Respond and engage in other company communications as appropriate
• Shadow others and participate in client engagement opportunities as requested
• Gain basic knowledge of emergency management consulting fundamentals and the company business model
• Become familiar with the industry, how the company defines success, and develop an "elevator pitch"
• Share with leadership any information or leads for business opportunities discovered
• Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities
• Seek guidance from leadership on task priorities according to business and client needs
• Develop currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents
• Gain experience, train for, and become knowledgeable in at least one area of Emergency Management
• Develop/pursue ongoing knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities
• During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support relief efforts, assist with organizing responses, and support advanced roles in emergency situations and/or activations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public safety, or a related field
• Equivalency: Professional experience beyond minimum requirements, in a related field may substitute the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance