Aerial Recovery Group, Operations Internship

Remote Work Position

Aerial Recovery Group is a full-spectrum emergency management firm. The mission of Aerial Recovery Group is to save lives through risk mitigation, effective response, and accelerated recovery. Our highly trained experts work alongside government agencies and communities as force multipliers to prepare, respond, and recover after a natural disaster. 

Our operations intern will report directly to our Director of Operations and CEO and assist in all aspects of strategy and execution for Aerial Recovery Group. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Helping to design and execute the strategy for Aerial Recovery Group’s operations around the world
• Contribute insights and expertise to deliverables for ARG clients, including but not limited to crisis preparation plans, consulting on recon/safety/security issues, and more
• Coordinating the logistics of getting Aerial Recovery Group staff and Aerial elite volunteers  into disaster zones, including coordination with Alliance transport members, government disaster agencies, NGOs and more
• Leading volunteer outreach and oversee completion of volunteer training to identify key volunteers for emergency situations 
• Assist in the buildout of all Aerial Recovery Group Services, including: 
  • Mission teams and mission-critical plans/documents 
  • Assist Director of Operations in identifying Alliance members and vendors for Aerial’s operations and projects  
• Help identify key regions for Aerial and manage responses to RFPs and grant opportunities 
• Attending required trainings

What We’re Looking For:

• Willing to travel in response to disasters and emergencies
• Experience in photo/video capture and creation
• 24 months operational time on a team with at least 1 combat deployment   
• Leadership experience and ability to lead a team of up to 10 members
• Experience working with external third parties included but not limited to law enforcement agencies, private security corporations, security and disaster management vendors
• A strong team player and communicator with experience working with diverse groups and high-level stakeholders 
• Self-starter who thrives in flexible, fast-moving environments 
• International experience required with proven ability to be culturally sensitive
• Passionate about developing nations  

Benefits of an Aerial Recovery Group Internship: 

• Opportunity to apply military experience and skills to the global mission of saving lives, eliminating confusion, maximizing support and accelerating recovery 
• Operate in a high-stakes, fast-moving and dynamic environment 
• Work on a collaborative, elite team with like-minded experts with similar mindset
• Opportunity to continue to serve with former operations personnel
• Real-life, hands-on experience in disaster response, business operations & development and working in the civilian sector
• Bonus: Access to over Aerial’s business, finance and investment courses valued at over $200,000. Courses are taught by subject matter experts in real estate investment, stocks, personal finance and branding which will aid in transition from military to civilian life.