SkillBridge Emergency Management Specialist Intern - Transitioning Service Members Only - (Cohort 1 - Starting January 4, 2027)

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Position Information

Working Title SkillBridge Emergency Management Specialist Intern - Transitioning Service Members Only - (Cohort 1 - Starting January 4, 2027) Appointment Type Adjunct Purpose of Position

Christopher Newport University is seeking a SkillBridge participant to support the Emergency Management department in a coordinator capacity. The participant will report to the Director of Emergency Management. This position will support the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of various emergency management policies and projects in accordance with Federal, State and local emergency management requirements and standards.

Job Duties:

• Supports the planning, organizing and execution of the Emergency Management program in compliance with local, state, and federal operational standards.
• Assist in researching, reviewing, writing, maintaining, and revising emergency plans for university operations used during emergency or disaster events.
• Facilitates, monitors, and coordinates hazard/threat identification and analysis, prevention/protection, mitigation strategies and business impact analysis.
• Designs, develops, manages, and implements special programs and training that support emergency management best practices in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Assist in training, exercise, and program implementations as requested.
• In partnership with the Director, collaborate with departments and schools within the University to prepare for planned and unplanned threats and compile and develop Building EAP (Emergency Action Plans).
• Assists with refreshing the CNU Emergency Management website content.
• Works toward completing various FEMA Independent Studies certificates.
• Conduct student, faculty and staff outreach and education.
• Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the "Student's First" value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
• Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must meet eligibility requirements set forth by the SkillBridge program in order to participate.

Departmental Information

The Emergency Management Department is dedicated to safeguarding the university community by coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for all types of emergencies. The department collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to develop and implement comprehensive emergency management plans. Through training, exercises, and public outreach, the department promotes a culture of resilience, ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are prepared to respond effectively to incidents and maintain continuity of operations in the face of various threats.

This position is a partnership through SkillBridge, a Department of Defense program. Christopher Newport University anticipates to host a SkillBridge intern anywhere from 90 - 120 days.

For more information on the SkillBridge program, please click this link.

CNU Information

Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: "Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation's premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance."

Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks - and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk - CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.

Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F276P Posting Date 07/06/2026 Review Begin Date 07/06/2026 Application Instructions

This position will be posted until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please include a current resume and contact information for three references.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20971 EEO/Diversity Statement(s)

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Contact Information for at Least Three References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Application Materials
• Licensure/Certification
• Other Application Materials #2
• Other Application Materials #3
• Other Application Materials #4