The ideal candidate for this position will gain experience in working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 5 Program Division Directors and their staff. Duties for Student volunteer interns will be based on your major and the Program Division that you will work with. FEMA is currently accepting applications for progressive thinkers who are looking for an opportunity to collaborate with new ideas and tools to support the programs that FEMA provides to the Nation.
The ideal candidate for this position will gain experience in working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 5 Program Division Directors and their staff. Duties for Student volunteer interns will be based on your major and the Program Division that you will work with. FEMA is currently accepting applications for progressive thinkers who are looking for an opportunity to collaborate with new ideas and tools to support the programs that FEMA provides to the Nation.
This Job is open to U.S. citizens. Students currently enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level may apply to receive consideration in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, or Minnesota.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information.
The Agency will tailor each intern's experience to the interests and skills of the student against the needs of Agency Program Offices. The selected candidates will serve as a Student Volunteer (Intern), working remotely in one of the Region 5 Divisions and will gain training and development in the following areas:
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust - Moderate as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM Investigations.
Applicants must meet the definition of a “Student” at the time of appointment and throughout the duration of the appointment.
Student means an individual who has been accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled).
At the time of appointment, applicant must:
The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
This is a volunteer position and does not qualify for benefits. While FEMA cannot provide compensation for volunteer internship program, students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating which training and developmental areas they're interested in FEMA. Please keep in mind that due to the volume of applications received, internships within listed areas may vary due to availability.
This is a volunteer position and does not qualify for benefits. While FEMA cannot provide compensation for volunteer internship program, students receiving outside funding (such as a grant) or school credit for the internship are encouraged to apply.
Notice: You may or may not be contacted and/or interview for this position. You may inquiry about your application, no sooner than 60 days after the close of this announcement, by contacting the announcemnt Point of Contact.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. In order to receive consideration for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.The application process is as follows:
For additional questions, you may contact Ashley Jordan at FEMA-pathways@fema.dhs.gov. In the subject line, place Region 5 SV Internship.
Federal Emergency Management Agency will contact you directly if you have been selected for an interview. The internship program is set to begin September 11, 2023, and end December 15, 2023.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
