Director, Operations (East Branch)
About The Position
Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Director, Operations (East Branch) to join TR’s Programs x Domestic Ops – East Branch team! The Director, Operations will be a leader focused on balancing daily execution, long-term team development and organizational strategy. This will require a detailed understanding of all operational functions within the Operations teams and team-level functions within all branches. The Director, Operations will provide a clear strategic vision, develop and gain buy-in for cross-departmental strategic initiatives, and help execute Team Rubicon's Veteran-led disaster response operations in their assigned geographic area of our East Branch. Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Vice President, Operations and can be based remote anywhere within Pennsylvania (PA), New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Virginia (VA), North Carolina (NC), Georgia (GA), Florida (FL), Michigan (MI), Ohio (OH), or Texas (TX).
Requirements
- 10-15 years of relevant professional experience in the disaster response, emergency management, military, or first responder fields
- Proven record of personnel management experience such as leading teams, developing staff for leadership roles, and promoting a positive and inclusive work environment
- 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
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Expected to travel within their local area to support ongoing efforts
- At least 30% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities focused within the assigned territory
- Evening and weekend schedule supporting leadership meetings, video conferences, events, and operations
Nice To Haves
- Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired
Responsibilities
- Maximize impact in delivery of Team Rubicon's services.
- Inspire, lead, and manage a growing team of full-time employees and Greyshirts (volunteers).
- Build influence and rapport with strategic governmental and non-governmental partners.
- Foster an award-winning culture of inclusiveness and diversity.
- Take ownership of the annual budget for training, engagement, and operations.
- Develop team performance goals and administer performance management.
- Drive leadership engagement to mobilize, inspire and engage Greyshirts volunteers and Greyshirt Volunteer Leaders to increase participation in disaster response efforts.
- Innovate disaster response, constantly seeking ways to improve operational support.
- As needed, provide EOC support and disaster response coordination across relevant agencies.
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
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
