Full-Time

Associate – Operations

Posted on 1/18/2025

Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon

501-1,000 employees

Military veterans and first responders rapid disaster response.

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Education

Compensation Overview

$47.1k - $80.2kAnnually

Entry, Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

This is a full-time remote position and can be based out of the following locations: MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, or VT.

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics

You match the following Team Rubicon's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
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
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
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired

Team Rubicon is distinguished in the disaster response industry by integrating military veterans with first responders to form specialized emergency response teams. This unique collaboration ensures proficient handling of global crises, leveraging a blend of experienced strategy and practical skills. The company not only supports global communities in times of need but also fosters a culture of teamwork and mutual respect, making it an empowering workplace for those passionate about humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with companies like Ford enhance Team Rubicon's operational capabilities and reach.
  • Increased adoption of wearable technology improves volunteer health monitoring in disaster zones.
  • Collaborations with tech companies streamline logistics and resource distribution in relief efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Over-reliance on corporate partnerships could pose risks if terms change or partnerships end.
  • Physical demands on volunteers may lead to increased injury rates, affecting operations.
  • Expansion into wildfire mitigation may stretch resources and divert focus from core activities.

What makes Team Rubicon unique

  • Team Rubicon uniquely combines military veterans and first responders for rapid disaster response.
  • The organization provides veterans with purpose, community, and self-worth through disaster relief.
  • Team Rubicon's global reach includes over 175,000 volunteers in multiple countries.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Forbes
Jan 20th, 2025
Team Rubicon Responds To Wildfires In Fleet Of New Ford Vehicles

Team Rubicon and Ford partnered up to help communities around the world. Team Rubicon. As soon as wildfires started spreading across the Los Angeles area, nonprofit organization Team Rubicon mobilized a team to help clear roadways for firefighters. This group of “Greyshirts” (its corps of volunteers, all of whom wear gray Team Rubicon t-shirts) has vast experience helping communities with wind damage clean-up, supply distribution support, and more in cases like this. Through its partnership with Ford, Team Rubicon—a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises—has a fleet of vehicles filled with helpers and tools. As the group is never idle for long, it makes a big difference in the number of people and crises it can address.Ford And Team Rubicon’s Symbiotic PartnershipTeam Rubicon has a fleet of Ford vehicles filled with helpers and toolsTeam RubiconImmediately after the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010, veteran Jacob Wood realized his experience in the Marines lent itself very well to assisting others in disaster zones

Israel National News
Jan 12th, 2025
IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA

Most recently, IsraAID partnered with Team Rubicon to respond to Hurricane Ian in Florida in 2022.

Standard Journal
Nov 19th, 2024
Wells Fargo Supports Disaster Recovery With $2 million Grant to Team Rubicon

Wells Fargo supports disaster recovery with $2 million grant to Team Rubicon.

SignUpGenius
Oct 10th, 2024
Hope After Hurricane Helene

Many of its team members live in states impacted by the storm, and SignUpGenius, Inc. has partnered with Team Rubicon to support their humanitarian response in hard-hit areas.

PR Newswire
Aug 21st, 2024
Incrediwear Announces Partnership With Team Rubicon

OVER 180,000 HUMANITARIAN VOLUNTEERS TO BE SUPPORTED BY INCREDIWEAR'S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TECHNOLOGYCHICO, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Incrediwear , the leading wearable therapy technology, is partnering with Team Rubicon , a veteran-led humanitarian organization dedicated to serving global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. This partnership will raise awareness about the critical work performed by Team Rubicon's volunteers in disaster-stricken areas and allow Incrediwear customers to show their support. Team Rubicon's 180,000+ volunteers are truly everyday heroes who perform heavy labor that can strain their joints and muscles, and this partnership will provide this dedicated workforce with Incrediwear products that can prevent injuries and accelerate recovery.“Incrediwear sought out Team Rubicon as a partner due to their demonstrated impact and unwavering commitment to serving communities in need,” said Jackson Corley, Founder and CEO of Incrediwear. “Through this partnership, both organizations will join forces to elevate the standard of care for disaster response volunteers and contribute to positive outcomes in disaster-affected areas worldwide." “Our volunteers work hard in the field assisting communities in need, clearing debris, cutting trees with chainsaws, and mucking out homes after floods,” said Nick Mrzlak, Director of Operations Support for Team Rubicon. “This partnership will allow our volunteers to reduce injury and speed recovery, enabling us to assist more survivors

PR Newswire
Aug 15th, 2024
Citgo Commits $25,000 To Florida Disaster Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Debby

HOUSTON, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a Category 1 storm, leaving millions of people without power while dealing with the aftermath. In response, CITGO is supporting local disaster relief efforts across affected communities with a $25,000 donation to Team Rubicon. Funds are set to be used for debris removal, chainsaw operations, roof tarping, and mucking and gutting out homes."With our recent experience with Hurricane Beryl in the Houston area, we understand what our neighbors in Florida are experiencing right now and we want to help with the recovery," said Chris Kiesling, CITGO Assistant Vice President of Light Oils Operations and Marketing. "We have a longstanding relationship with the people of Florida and the response efforts in Perry will help them restore their homes and businesses as soon as possible."Ware Oil and Supply Company, a 34-year CITGO branded marketer headquartered in Perry, Fla., is an integral part of the Big Bend fuel distribution network, supplying the North Florida and South Georgia region with wholesale fuels, specialty fuels, and lubricants. "It's a great relief to have Team Rubicon helping our communities right now and we also know that wouldn't be possible without CITGO, a great partner in business and a great partner in our community," said Don Everett Jr., President of Ware Oil and Supply.CITGO recently received the Above and Beyond Award from the Florida Petroleum Marketers Association (FPMA) for its industry and community assistance dating back to Hurricane Charlie in 2004

Homeland Security Today
Jul 26th, 2024
COLUMN: Team Rubicon Is A Vital Part of Emergency Management and the Whole Community

Today, Team Rubicon has expanded to over 175,000 volunteers, in every U.S. state and territory and dozens of countries around the world, serving global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.

Chronicle Online
May 28th, 2024
Hand me a hammer - Team Rubicon joins forces with Habitat for Community Build Day

Hand me a hammer - Team Rubicon joins forces with Habitat for Community Build Day.

Alice Hollis
May 2nd, 2024
Good B2B case study writing: short, sharp, and to the point

No VMS on the market was a perfect fit, so Team Rubicon partnered with Microsoft and Wipfli to build a custom solution.

Upstract
Mar 24th, 2024
Veteran-led wildfire mitigation project kicks off in Arvada

Arvada Fire Protection District, in partnership with Jefferson County Open Space and Team Rubicon, a veteran-led organization, spent Saturday at Van Bibber Park to reduce vegetation that could fuel a potential fire.

Victoria Advocate
Mar 4th, 2024
The Home Depot Foundation invests $1 million to train skilled tradespeople to rebuild communities after disasters

ATLANTA, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ - To further extend its mission of training the next generation of skilled tradespeople, The Home Depot Foundation is granting $1 million to its veteran-led disaster response partner Team Rubicon to build a new trades training program.

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