Associate, Operations (East Branch) - New England

Team Rubicon (TR)   is seeking an  Associate,   Operations (East Branch) - New England to join our Programs x Domestic Operations - East Branch team! The Associate, Operations  will collaboratively and cooperatively work within their team  and on cross-functional teams. This position will require working with competing priorities and keeping multiple stakeholders  appraising of  decisions. This Associate , Operations will build relationships with community partners in emergency management, VOAD, and local disaster  assistance  organizations in New England: Connecticut (CT), Massachusetts (MA), Maine (ME), New Hampshire (NH), Rhode Island (RI), and Vermont (VT) . The Associate , Operations  will also motivate and inspire coworkers, contractors, volunteer leaders, and volunteers to further Team Rubicon service delivery within assigned geographies.

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   Manager, Operations (East Branch)  and  is based  remote in New England: Connecticut (CT), Massachusetts (MA), Maine (ME), New Hampshire (NH), Rhode Island (RI), and Vermont (VT) .

General Duties:

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.  

  Emergency Operations Support Duties:

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.  

Disaster Response Coordination Duties:

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.  

Education and Background:

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

Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired    

Special Requirements: 

This is a full-time ; REMOTE   position and can be based out of the following locations : New England: Connecticut (CT), Massachusetts (MA), Maine (ME), New Hampshire (NH), Rhode Island (RI), or Vermont (VT)   and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule

Evening and weekend schedule supporting leadership meetings, video conferences, events, and operations

Local Travel: Reliable transportation is required . The person filling this position will be expected to travel within their local area to support ongoing efforts

Other Travel: At least 25% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities focused within the assigned territory   

Job Type: 

Full-time; salary, exempt

Pay Range:   

$48,936.25 - $72,987.32 per year

The hiring range reflects where in the range we most likely intend to hire for this role. Additionally, compensation within that range can vary for several reasons including market conditions, cost of living, skills/capabilities, experience, etc.

Cultural Values:   

Mission First, Greyshirts Always:  Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first 

Step Into The Arena : TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great 

Everyone Has A Role Know It : Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity 

GSD : We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation 

C hange Your Socks : We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need 

Adults Only : Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise 

Your Mother’s A Donor : Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship 

Perks of the Team:   

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    

Learn more about Team Rubicon:   

Website :  Team Rubicon USA

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Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.