Emergency Management Specialist - Per Diem

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Emergency Manager – Per Diem.

In this role, the successful candidate reports to the Associate Director of Emergency Management and supports the implementation of emergency management and enterprise resilience activities across the health system. This role is primarily responsible for facilitating emergency preparedness trainings, supporting the planning and execution of exercises, and assisting with the management and maintenance of EM+ER equipment and inventory. The specialist will also support emergency response activities and may assist with plan development and other departmental initiatives as assigned.

• Facilitate emergency preparedness trainings, orientations, and educational sessions for staff across the enterprise
• Support the coordination, planning, and execution of emergency management drills and exercises
• Maintain, track, and organize emergency management equipment, supplies, and operational inventory
• Assist with preparation of training materials, exercise documentation, and after‑action reports
• Build and maintain professional relationships with staff, managers, departments, and facilities across the enterprise
• Support review and updates of emergency operations plans, business continuity plans, and response procedures as assigned
• Assist with development of operational plans, job action sheets, and supporting documentation when needed
• Serve in a supporting emergency management role during incidents, emergencies, and disasters
• Be available to work off‑hours (nights/weekends) when supporting scheduled trainings, exercises or emergency response activities
• Liaise with internal departments and external partners as directed
• Support departmental preparedness initiatives and special projects as assigned
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and administrative preparedness activities

To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in health or a related field, or in healthcare administration, emergency management, occupational health and safety, or another appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of work experience. Minimum of 3 years of professional‑level emergency management or related experience in fields such as emergency management, public health, hospital administration, emergency services, or teaching. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and organizational skills.

Project management experience. Ability to interact with personnel at various levels. Ability to work under tight and changing deadlines. Training experience. Ability to understand and interpret data. Computer literacy (MS Office).

Master’s degree completed or in progress in healthcare administration, emergency management, public health, occupational health & safety, or a related discipline. Demonstrated interest or academic focus in emergency preparedness, healthcare operations, or disaster response. Experience supporting trainings, exercises, preparedness programs or emergency response activities (academic, internship, volunteer, or professional experience considered).

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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