Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a South Branch Operations Deputy Director. The South Branch Operations Deputy Director will lead a motivated team of managers and associates. This position requires a broad understanding of all operational functions within the Operations Department. The South Branch Operations Deputy Director will implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization, cross-functionally collaborate to achieve those goals, and lead a team of professionals who support all the South Branch’s active operations and development activities.

Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization quickly becoming a household name in disaster response and humanitarianism. This position reports to TR’s South Branch Operations Director and is based out of the South Branch (GA and TX).

Duties:

• Lead Branch initiatives to recruit, engage, and train Greyshirts (volunteers) and volunteer leaders following organizational objectives.
• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of employees including the Operations Support Manager, and Operations Support Associates, including functional areas (Planning, Logistics, Mobilization, Training, Field Leadership, and Communications).
• Develop team performance goals and objectives while mentoring direct reports and managers on performance management; provide strategic direction in developing individual staff, volunteer leaders, and functionally focused teams within the branch.
• Coordinate closely with organizational departments and cross-functional teams to identify, broker, and develop potential partnerships for disaster response engagement implementation and provide end-to-end operational support.
• Ensure the safe, efficient, and impactful delivery of Team Rubicon services to clients and disaster survivors by staying informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
• Accountable for quality assurance of operational data and documentation for active operations and closeout package completion of demobilized operations.
• Develop and implement internal Branch communication, meeting cadence, reporting, and business processes.
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts and support for mission planning, operational execution, and growth projects and initiatives.
• Recommend procurement, within budgetary allocation, of goods and services necessary for efficient administration and effective execution of Disaster Response and Humanitarian activation.

Experience and Background:

• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience in the military, disaster operations, emergency management, or operations management space.
• Excellent personnel management and leadership experience such as recruiting, managing, training, and developing employees and volunteers.
• Proficient with technology tools and in remote working for communicating and coordinating with an extensive network of TR staff members, Greyshirts, and external stakeholders.
• Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with cross-functional and multi-level effectiveness.

Special Requirements:

• This is a full time; remote position based in the South Branch (TX [Dallas, TX preferred], GA [Atlanta, GA preferred]) and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule (relocation expenses not provided).
• 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

Job Tier:

• Deputy Director

Pay Range:

• $93,087 - $139,630

Cultural Principles:

• Mission First, Greyshirt 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
• Change 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:

• Generous 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

The health of our staff and volunteers is a top priority for Team Rubicon. We require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. If you are not willing to be vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless Team Rubicon approves a valid exemption and reasonable accommodation for qualifying religious or medical reasons (or for other categories protected by applicable law). This policy is intended to comply with all state and local laws, including all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Learn more about Team Rubicon:

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org 
• Facebook: Facebook.com/TeamRubicon
• Twitter: @TeamRubicon

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.