Fire Department Outreach Intern

City of Pearland - Texas • Pearland, TX

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About The Position

The City of Pearland Fire Department is seeking an Outreach Intern to support community education and engagement efforts that improve safety and preparedness. This entry-level internship is ideal for candidates interested in public service, communications, education, emergency management, or healthcare pathways. No prior fire service experience is required-training and supervision will be provided.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a degree/certificate program (any major welcome; interest in public safety, education, communications, or public service preferred).
• Strong customer service and professionalism when interacting with the public.
• Reliable attendance and ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Basic computer skills (email, Word/Excel; ability to learn City tools).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children, the public, or community organizations (volunteering, tutoring, coaching, customer service).
• Comfort speaking in front of small groups and representing an organization professionally.
• Interest in emergency preparedness, risk reduction, or public education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting community events and outreach initiatives (setup, check-in, distribution of materials, event wrap-up).
• Assisting with fire safety education activities (school visits, station tours, safety demonstrations) under staff direction.
• Helping prepare and maintain outreach materials (handouts, flyers, talking points, safety kits, sign-in sheets).
• Tracking outreach participation (attendance, locations, materials distributed) and summarizing feedback.
• Supporting creation of content for outreach (drafting short blurbs, captions, FAQs, and event recaps-reviewed before posting).
• Updating schedules and maintaining organized files and inventories for outreach supplies.
• Assisting with special projects tied to community risk reduction (seasonal safety campaigns, smoke alarm initiatives, preparedness messaging).

Benefits

• Practical experience supporting public safety outreach in a municipal environment.
• Resume-ready skills in event support, public communication, community engagement, and data tracking.
• Exposure to how community risk reduction and prevention efforts support emergency response outcomes.
• A structured internship with supervision, feedback, and measurable deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed