Associate, Operations (East Branch) - North Carolina/South Carolina
About The Position
Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking an Associate, Operations to join their Programs team. This role involves collaborative work within teams and with competing priorities, requiring stakeholders to be kept appraised of decisions. The Associate, Operations will build relationships with community partners in emergency management, VOAD, and local disaster assistance organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. They will also motivate and inspire coworkers, contractors, volunteer leaders, and volunteers to further Team Rubicon's service delivery within assigned geographies. This position reports to TR’s Manager, Operations and is based remotely within North Carolina or South Carolina, with a preference for Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, or Columbia, SC.
Requirements
- 1 - 3 years of relevant professional experience in the military, disaster response, emergency management or first responder fields
- Proven record of personnel management experience such as recruiting, managing, training, and developing employees and volunteers
- Proficient with technology tools and in remote working for communicating and coordinating with a large network of TR staff members, Greyshirts (volunteers) and external stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired
Responsibilities
- Execute Team Rubicon’s strategy to enhance our ability to respond rapidly and locally to disasters.
- Develop and maintain relationships with disaster assistance organizations at the state, county, and city levels.
- Support program delivery of the leadership lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, and development of Greyshirt volunteer leaders.
- Purchasing and expenses according to the Branch budget plan and approving events in the system.
- Serve as a key member of the Emergency Operations Team (EOT) during disaster situations.
- Assume a designated position within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and perform all duties assigned by the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) leadership.
- Participate in the activation, operation, and deactivation of the EOC, ensuring effective response coordination.
- Provide direct support in coordinating response activities with local, state, federal, and non-governmental agencies.
- Assist in developing and implementing disaster response strategies, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently.
- Facilitate communication between field operations, the EOC, and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)
- Matching 401k contributions up to 4% with no vesting requirement
- 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents
- Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
- Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
- One-week all-inclusive onboarding experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
