Job Description
Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking an Associate, Operations (East Branch) to join TR’s Programs x Domestic Operations - East Branch team! The Associate, Operations will collaboratively and cooperatively work within their team and on cross-functional teams. This will require working with competing priorities and keeping multiple stakeholders appraising of decisions. This Associate, Operations will build relationships with community partners in emergency management, VOAD and local disaster assistance organizations in Illinois (IL) and Wisconsin (WI). The Associate, Operations will also 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 (East Branch) and is hybrid based 2-3 days out of our Tactical Operations Center (TOC) in Chicago, IL.
Duties:
- 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 Greyshirtvolunteer leaders.
- Purchasing and expenses according to the Branch budget plan and approving events in the system.
- As needed, provide EOC support and disaster response coordination across relevant agencies.
Education and Background:
- 1-3 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; HYBRID position based in Chicago, ILand provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule
- 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
Pay Range:
- $48,936.25 - $72,987.32 per year
The hiring range reflects where in the range we most likely intend to hire for this role. Additionally, compensation within that range can vary for several reasons including market conditions, cost of living, skills/capabilities, experience, etc.
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
- C hange 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.
