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*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Coordination & Implementation - Coordinates day-to-day Emergency Management activities, workplans, planning initiatives, documentation, reporting, and preparedness projects. Supports implementation of program priorities across departments and Sites of Care while maintaining plans, tools, procedures, and preparedness resources.Provides operational leadership and program management support for Cincinnati Children's Emergency Management Program. Responsible for coordinating day-to-day preparedness activities, planning initiatives, training and exercises, incident management support, readiness activities, and continuous improvement efforts across departments and Sites of Care. Supports organizational preparedness through program implementation, stakeholder collaboration, operational coordination, and readiness activities that advance Emergency Management priorities and sustain program effectiveness.
• Readiness, Training & Exercises - Coordinates training, drills, exercises, education, readiness activities, and incident management support. Maintains exercise documentation, readiness records, training materials, and regulatory evidence while supporting response resource and command center readiness.
• Incident Management & Continuous Improvement - Supports emergency activations, response coordination, operational preparedness activities, and stakeholder communication. Facilitates after-action reviews, corrective action tracking, performance monitoring, and improvement planning to strengthen organizational preparedness.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Program Support - Partners with departments and Sites of Care to support consistent preparedness practices, regulatory readiness, annual assessments, and program reporting requirements. Facilitates multidisciplinary planning efforts and identifies operational gaps, risks, and resource needs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of related experience
• Preferred: Experience in emergency management, healthcare operations, preparedness, public health, safety, project management, business continuity, or related field.
• Preferred: Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects, exercises, planning efforts, regulatory readiness, or improvement initiatives.
• Preferred: FEMA ICS/NIMS training required or obtained within established timeframe. Professional certification preferred (AEM, CEM, CHEP, HcEM, or equivalent).

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability