Assistant Emergency Manager Coordinator
On-site · Galveston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator supports the development, implementation and maintenance of emergency management programs, plans, and operational capabilities to enhance preparedness, response, recovery and resilience. The role assists with emergency planning, public information, situational awareness, crisis communications, critical infrastructure coordination, and community outreach activities, and contributes to both preparedness and emergency operations through information sharing, logistical coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness. Responsibilities include developing and updating plans, conducting hazard analyses and risk assessments, supporting call-center actions, maintaining web pages and social media, testing mass notification systems, producing educational materials, coordinating volunteer management during emergencies, and supporting Crisis Communications with the Public Information Officer. Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and relevant experience; FEMA ICS training preferred. The position may involve deployment to emergencies and events and supervising call-center staff in coordination with the Emergency Management Coordinator.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, communications, public administration, Homeland Security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience supporting emergency management, critical infrastructure, disaster response, crisis communications, community outreach, public health, or related programs
- Experience with website content management systems, mass notification systems, social media management, and digital communications platforms
- Experience developing written communications, graphic design materials, community outreach presentations, and public-facing information products
- Knowledge of emergency management principles, disaster response operations, and crisis communications
- FEMA Professional Development Series and Incident Command System training preferred
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