Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Deputy Director, Operations to join TR's Programs team!
The Deputy Director, Operations will lead a motivated team of managers and associates. This position requires a detailed understanding of all operational functions within the Operations department. The Deputy Director, Operations will implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization, build cross-team collaboration to achieve those goals, and drive the delivery of Team Rubicon’s services in their assigned geographic area of our
East Branch
AKA "
Red Team".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
Senior
Director, Operations
and is based in Atlanta, GA.
General Duties:
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and impactful delivery of Team Rubicon services.
- Ensure the development and maintenance of rapport and influence with external stakeholders.
- Develop team performance goals and objectives while mentoring across the operations Department.
- Establishing and maintainingthe Routine and Resilient Strategy for how teams are built out across the department.
- Lead the coordination and engagement of corporate volunteers with Development across the department.
- Assist with planning and budgeting in accordance with approved training, engagement, and operational tempo.
- Oversee purchasing and expenses in accordance with the National budget.
- Oversee and assess efforts to recruit, engage and train Greyshirts and Greyshirt volunteer leaders in accordance with organizational objectives.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 7-10 yearsof 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 / HYBRIDposition based out of Atlanta, GA 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 30% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities focused within the assigned territory
Job Type:
- Full-time, salary, exempt
Job Tier:
Pay Range:
- $87,145.60 - $148,543.20 per year
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
- 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:
- 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
- LinkedIn: Team Rubicon
- Facebook: Team Rubicon
- X: @TeamRubicon
- YouTube: Team Rubicon
- Instagram: @teamrubicon
- Threads: @teamrubicon
- TikTok: @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.
Life at Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.
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onboarding experience</s> | Mission First, Greyshirts Always: 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 | 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 | 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.</s> | Mission First, Greyshirts Always: The 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. | Learn more about Team Rubicon: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, TikTok.</s> | Mission First, Greyshirts Always: prioritizing disaster response over all else | Step Into The Arena: embracing challenges and taking risks to achieve greatness | GSD: resourceful and determined in the face of chaos | Change Your Socks: taking care of oneself and others for better service delivery | Adults Only: treating team members as adults until proven otherwise | Your Mother's A Donor: committed to financial responsibility, transparency, and stewardship</s> | Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Our mission to provide disaster response comes first. | Step Into The Arena: We need leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great. | Mission First, Greyshirts Always: disaster response comes first in TR's mission | Everyone Has A Role Know It: successfully navigating a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solving problems in the face of ambiguity | GSD: being entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation | Change Your Socks: taking care of oneself and others for best serving those in greatest need | Your Mother's A Donor: commitment to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship | Flexible & non-traditional work schedule (relocation expenses not provided) | Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first | Cultural Values: Mission First, Greyshirts Always, Step Into The Arena, Everyone Has A Role Know It, GSD, Change Your Socks, Adults Only, Your Mother’s A Donor</s> | 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. | 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.</s> | Mission First, Greyshirts Always: understanding that disaster response comes first | Step Into The Arena: being a leader who isn't afraid to dare to be great | Your Mother's A Donor: commitment to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship</s> | Change Your Socks: take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need | Your Mother’s A Donor: commitment to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship
