FEMA Corps - AmeriCorps NCCC Team Leader 2027

AmeriCorps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Education award

Health Coverage

Training

Relocation Allowance

Stipend

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance if eligible

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Team Leader for the FEMA Corps program. As a Team Leader, you will guide a diverse group of 18-24 year-olds in administrative service focused on disaster response and recovery activities. Your responsibilities include motivating your team, directing project logistics, and ensuring effective collaboration with FEMA and NCCC staff.

This position offers full-time work, comprehensive benefits such as housing and an education award upon successful service completion. Applications open on July 1, 2026, and close on September 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in emergency management or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through disaster response and recovery activities.
• Coordinate project logistics with FEMA and NCCC staff.
• Direct and mentor a team of young individuals.

Skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Project coordination

Job description

Overview

FEMA Corps, a program within AmeriCorps NCCC, provides life experience and skills in the field of emergency management while you lead a team of 18-24 year olds, earn money for college, travel, and help communities. The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through team-based national and community service. The exact start date for Team Leader is TBD.

Responsibilities

• You will lead a team through administrative service in the areas of disaster response and recovery activities.
• Your team could be conducting data entry, mapping disaster evacuation routes, or helping sign up survivors for assistance; adaptability is key.
• You’ll be responsible for directing, motivating, and mentoring a diverse team of young people.
• FEMA and NCCC staff will look to you for coordination of project logistics.

Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps NCCC Team Leaders
• Program: FEMA Corps - AmeriCorps NCCC Team Leader 2027
• Program Start/End Date: 01/01/2027 - 11/20/2027
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Age Requirement: Minimum 18; Maximum: None
• Program Locations: Multiple states and territories (list of locations provided in original)

Benefits

• Housing
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible

Additional Information

• Languages: English
• Accepting Applications: From 07/01/2026 To 09/30/2026
• Contact: Gary Crosson, 250 E St SW, Washington DC 20525, 800-942-2677, [e-mail]