FEMA Corps Team Leader

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, limited-term service program for young adults. During an 11-month term as a FEMA Corps Team Leader, you can expect to

• Lead a team of 8-12 other young adults
• Travel the country, all expenses paid
• Complete 3-6 different service projects with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA Corps service projects focus on disaster mitigation, planning, preparedness, and response. Examples include connecting disaster survivors with benefits, managing warehouses of supplies, evaluating emergency shelters, and more.
• Gain leadership experience, including managing a team budget, coordinating logistics, tracking and reporting project data, ensuring the safety of your team, and upholding AmeriCorps NCCC policies and procedures.
• Earn the Segal Education Award, which can be used to pay for educational expenses and qualified student loans

Benefits

• Transportation, housing, and food provided
• Additional living stipend paid bi-weekly (around $1,100 per month)
• Paid leave, sick leave, and emergency leave
• Limited health benefit plan
• Earn Segal Education Award (over $7,000), which can be applied to educational expenses and qualified student loans
• Receive trainings for Microsoft products and Emergency Management courses
• Gain experience working in an office setting
• Gain leadership experience
• Network and gain experience working in Emergency Management

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be over 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be willing to travel throughout the United States and U.S. territories
• Must be able to earn a Public Trust Clearance
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week from January - November 2026
• This is an entry level role - no degree or emergency management experience required to apply. Applicants should have some leadership experience.