AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps 2 What Is FEMA Corps? Program Overview History Structure Requirements What is FEMA Corps? A service track of the NCCC program Full-time, 10-months, team-based, residential Focus on emergency management and long-term recovery activities All projects sponsored through FEMA 3 Program Overview What is FEMA Corps? Members gain professional skills and experience in emergency management operations. 4 Program Overview 5 What is FEMA? FEMA coordinates and manages the federal government's work before and after all domestic disasters. FEMA Corps began in 2012 as a partnership between FEMA and CNCS. FEMA Corps members have responded to almost every federally declared disaster since Since 2012, FEMA Corps members have achieved a great amount. 6 History of FEMA Corps 7 Organizational Structure Sacramento, CA Organizational Structure Sacramento, CA Denver, CO Vinton, IA Baltimore, MD Vicksburg, MS 8 FEMA Corps Teams FEMA Corps teams are comprised of 8-12 members, plus a team leader. Members Team Leaders Unit Leaders Deputy Region Director of Unit Leadership 9 Team Leader Requirements Must be at least 18, no upper age limit Must have at least a GED Must be a U.S. citizen Must have a valid U.S. drivers license 10 Team Leader Requirements Maintain drug and alcohol free environment legal/medical clearance Preferred Previous leadership, supervisory, emergency management and/or service experience 11 Why Serve as a Team Leader? Opportunities Skills Benefits Responsibilities Trainings Positions 12 Opportunities Serve alongside FEMA staff and emergency management professionals Help members grow as leaders and as individuals Travel 13 Opportunities Train extensively in emergency management operations and specific positions through FEMA. Opportunity to train and serve in: Public Assistance Logistics Planning Mitigation CEO Individual Assistance GIS Disaster Survivor Assistance 14 Gain and Develop Skills Team building Public speaking Professional communication Conflict management 15 Gain and Develop Skills Leadership Budgeting and finance Planning and implementing strategies Adaptability 16 Team Leader Benefits $12,000 living stipend; paid bi-weekly throughout service term Equates to $500 every other week before taxes $5,775 Eli Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service term Transportation to and from campus 17 Team Leader Benefits Meals Limited healthcare benefits Child care benefits Forbearance of qualified student loans Extensive leadership and skills development Uniforms 18 Team Leader Responsibilities Team safety Team finances Daily scheduling/coordination Serving as a liaison between FEMA, your team, and NCCC 19 Team Leader Responsibilities Uphold policies and procedures Help members develop as leaders and individuals Act as a role model, mentor, and coach Develop a cohesive team for a diverse group of members 20 Trainings FEMA 101 and FEMA Academy Conflict Resolution First Aid/CPR Diversity and EEO Awareness Professional Development Healthy Living Safe Driving (15- Passenger Vans) FEMA Corps Projects 21 Serve on 3 project rounds Project rounds are 8-10 weeks in length Examples of focus areas for FEMA projects Public Assistance Logistics Planning Mitigation CEO Individual Assistance GIS Disaster Survivor Assistance 22 A Day in the Life of a Team Leader 23 Application and Selection Process 1.Team leaders submit an application through the MyAmeriCorps portal, which is then initially assessed to ensure completeness. Winter 2016 team leader application deadline: September 1st, Each campus reviews the applications, and individually reaches out to candidates for interviews. 24 Application and Selection Process 3. Candidates can interview and be offered a team leader position at any campus, with the potential for multiple offers at different campuses. 4. All Winter 2016 team leader positions will be offered by December 2015. 25 Questions & Answers 26 Thank you! Facebook facebook.com/AmeriCorpsNCCC Twitter NCCC blog Americorpsnccc.tumblr.com