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Emergency Management Coordinator

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA 02238 • Posted 30+ days ago

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The Emergency Management Coordinator at MIT Emergency Management (MIT EM) is responsible for supporting the vision and mission areas by managing systems, technology, and equipment used in emergency management. This includes coordinating the development and maintenance of the MIT alert program, reviewing emergency management systems, tools, and vendors, managing and inventorying emergency equipment and supplies, and assisting with the maintenance and operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Responsibilities

  • Support the vision and mission areas of MIT EM.
  • Manage systems, technology, and equipment used in emergency management.
  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of the MIT alert program.
  • Review emergency management systems, tools, and vendors to benchmark against internal capabilities.
  • Manage, organize, and inventory all emergency management equipment and supplies.
  • Assist with the maintenance, operation, and staffing of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., emergency management, business continuity, information technology, communications, English, public administration, business/management, etc.).
  • Three years' full-time, professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience using, navigating, and troubleshooting emergency management technology, information systems, computer software and online programs, social media platforms, and websites.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to learn specific systems used by MIT and MIT EM.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated openness to new ideas and ability to adapt to change.
  • Discretion and judgment with confidential information/issues.
  • Ability to influence others and work independently with little supervision under difficult and trying circumstances and during changing conditions (e.g., during an emergency or disaster).

Preferred

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Basic knowledge of emergency management principles.
  • Familiarity with the higher education environment.
  • Training in the Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800.

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT Research Group is a renowned research organization operating in the Communications Infrastructure industry. It focuses on accelerating industrial revolution, inventing groundbreaking technologies, and fostering innovation to make a positive impact nationally and globally.

Full Job Description

Emergency Management Coordinator

+ Job Number: 24343

+ Functional Area: Administration

+ Department: MIT Emergency Management

+ School Area: Office of Executive Vice President

+ Employment Type: Full-Time

+ Employment Category: Exempt

+ Visa Sponsorship Available: No

+ Schedule:

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Job Description

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, MIT Emergency Management (MIT EM), to support the vision and mission areas of MIT EM by working with the director and assistant director to manage systems, technology, and equipment used in the emergency management space. Will coordinate the development and maintenance of the MIT alert program; review emergency management systems, tools, and vendors to benchmark against internal capabilities; manage, organize, and inventory all EM equipment and supplies including computers, radios, phones, hot spots, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) equipment and technology; and assist with the maintenance, operation, and staffing of the EOC when it is activated remotely or in-person.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., emergency management, business continuity, information technology, communications, English, public administration, business/management, etc.); three years' full-time, professional experience in a relevant field; experience using, navigating, and troubleshooting emergency management technology, information systems, computer software and online programs, social media platforms, and websites; proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint; ability to learn specific systems used by MIT and MIT EM; attention to detail; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated openness to new ideas and ability to adapt to change; discretion and judgment with confidential information/issues; and ability to influence others and work independently with little supervision under difficult and trying circumstances and during changing conditions (e.g., during an emergency or disaster). PREFERRED: master's degree in a related field; basic knowledge of emergency management principles; familiarity with the higher education environment; and training in the Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800. Job #24343-7 Work conditions: sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods and moving items weighing up to 15 lbs.Salary range: $63,860-$85,000 This is a hybrid position (remote/Cambridge, MA) and will need to be on call to respond to emergencies and participate in emergency notification calls. 10/20/24