Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking an Associate, Operations Support (Planning) - South Branch. The Operations Support Planning Associate will collaboratively and cooperatively work within their team and on cross-functional teams. This will require working with competing priorities and keeping multiple stakeholders apprised of decisions.

The Operations Support Planning Associate will provide functional support to the Operations Planning Team. This also means connecting the geographical branch teams with the functional area for which they are assigned in order to keep connected promoting one team. They will 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 Support and is remotely based out of the South Branch (AL, GA, MS, AR, LA, NC, SC, FL, KY, TN, TX, and OK) with future potential relocation to Atlanta, GA.

Duties:

• Participate in the development of standards, policies, and processes for response, recovery, and mitigation operations
• Identify, analyze, and propose solutions to improve department and functional processes
• Develop reports and evaluate business needs / business performance / process compliance in a manner that increases visibility, data synthesis, and coordination
• Support continuous improvement efforts to ensure measurable change
• Assist in the planning of operations in all phases of the disaster cycle as needed
• Coordinate and ensure execution of After-Action Reports to capture and implement organizational learning from disaster response operations and exercise scenarios
• Mentor functional volunteer leaders

Experience and Background:

• 1-4 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
• Experienced 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
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with Power BI, data management, and project management platforms
• Preferred: Knowledge and experience with ArcGIS and location information visualization platforms

Special Requirements:

• This is full-time; remote position based in these states: AL, GA, MS, AR, LA, NC, SC, FL, KY, TN, TX, and OK. This role also 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 25-50% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities focused within the assigned territory

Job Type:

• Full-time, salary; exempt

Job Tier:

• Associate

Pay Range:

• $50,262 – $62,828 per year

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:

• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4%
• Annual 5‐day National Leadership Conference
• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)

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.