Readiness Corps

Position: IEM Readiness Corps
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. They may also serve as backfill support or assume leadership roles in Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) or field deployments, managing operations for some of the most significant crises.

IEM Readiness Corps members will be responsible for rapidly addressing emerging challenges. They must demonstrate the capacity to communicate concisely, work efficiently under pressure, and maintain readiness for shifting operational needs. It is anticipated that Corps members of the IEM Readiness Corps 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, and a 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, including liaising between onsite field operations and EOC staff, preparing concise situation reports, contributing to or refining plans, and meeting with community leaders to address urgent needs.

* 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 and serve in functional roles within response teams to fill gaps in staffing. Ensure compliance with all operational protocols and maintain the integrity of efforts through effective chain-of-command communication and reporting.

* Support human services missions such as emergency sheltering, mass care for displaced populations, and related humanitarian assistance operations. Apply cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal communication skills to manage operations or direct assistance programs, ensuring services are delivered effectively and respectfully to diverse, often underserved populations.

* Leverage specialized technical skills or expertise (e.g., hazardous materials handling, communicable disease surveillance, grant writing and documentation, debris removal coordination, mass care management) to augment the operation's capabilities. May be called upon to serve as a subject matter…