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
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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 RequirementsREQUIRED: 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 #24343-7Work conditions: sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods and moving items weighing up to 15 lbs.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
