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Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired.

Requirements

• This is a full-time; REMOTE position and can be based out of the following locations: Pennsylvania (PA), New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Virginia (VA), North Carolina (NC), Georgia (GA), Florida (FL), Michigan (MI), Ohio (OH), or Texas (TX).
• 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.

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.

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.