[Hiring] IEM Readiness Corps - IMT @IEM

Role Description

The IEM Readiness Corps provides a standing force of dedicated professionals prepared to augment governmental and humanitarian efforts before, during, and after disasters.

Seasonal Hiring for 2026 Hurricane Season – If you are interested and able to deploy for this year's Hurricane Season apply here. If you are looking to join the Corps more generally for future opportunities, then apply for requisition 170.

Guided by IEM’s mission of creating a safer, more resilient world, positions within this cadre enable the flexibility necessary to respond quickly to crises. Upon activation, Corps members may:

• Collaborate with government agencies and nonprofit organizations to coordinate operations, planning, logistics, and financial or administrative tasks.
• Serve as backfill support or assume leadership roles in Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) or field deployments.
• Manage operations for significant crises.

IEM Readiness Corps members will be responsible for:

• Rapidly addressing emerging challenges.
• Demonstrating the capacity to communicate concisely and work efficiently under pressure.
• Maintaining readiness for shifting operational needs.

It is anticipated that Corps members will serve on an on-call basis and retain the right to accept or decline an engagement. Join the IEM Readiness Corps if you seek a dynamic, on-call opportunity to deploy rapidly to support our Nation and its communities.

Our team thrives on successfully executing missions under critical conditions and making a difference where it matters most. The Corps aspires to strengthen disaster preparedness, protect lives, and support communities in times of greatest need by uniting a diverse pool of professionals under a consistent operational framework. Corps members should embody:

• Adaptability
• Expertise
• Commitment to excellence in service of this mission

Primary Location: Live anywhere that meets remote work requirements in the United States including Puerto Rico. Work will take place either in the field, in an office environment, or remote from a personal location and will depend on the need of the project. Schedule may include work on weekends or more than 40 hours per week. Assignments could last 1-6 months with potential for extension.

Travel Requirements: Once hired you will travel (deploy) across the United States including Puerto Rico as needed. Daily travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations or DoD Regulations.

Essential Functions

• Serve in a response capacity in a state or local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO).
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local government agencies (and occasionally nonprofit organizations) to support disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery initiatives.
• Perform rapid needs assessments in affected communities to identify critical priorities.
• Coordinate the allocation of resources and logistics (e.g., personnel, supplies, and equipment) to meet those needs.
• Support human services missions such as emergency sheltering, mass care for displaced populations, and related humanitarian assistance operations.
• Leverage specialized technical skills or expertise to augment the operation’s capabilities.
• Adapt to various roles and organizational structures as the situation demands.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes during and after each deployment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work and deploy out this coming Hurricane Season - Year 2026
• Degree: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) year or more of direct experience in disaster response, emergency management, or a closely related field.
• Willingness and ability to deploy on short notice (often within 24–72 hours of being notified).
• Experience with EOC operations at the state and/or local level.
• Current Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.
• Active Type 3 or higher qualification(s) through a recognized incident management qualification or credentialing program.
• Ability to meet and maintain all physical and medical standards necessary for deployment.
• Proficiency with standard office and communication software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, email, video conferencing tools).
• Familiarity with disaster management frameworks, terminology, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to successfully pass any required background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Registration or Certification including Project Management

Compensation

• Competitive rates for each deployment are tied to the member’s skills, credentials, and the scope of engagement responsibilities.
• Hourly Non Deployment rate for admin work hours: $25.00 Hour.
• Travel and other eligible expenses incurred during deployments are reimbursed following Federal Travel Regulations or applicable contract guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All IEM employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.

Reasonable Accommodation

IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email [email protected] with specific details about the requested accommodation.