Deputy Director, Operations

Team Rubicon; Briley Township (MI); Remote; USD 87,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in disaster response is looking for a Deputy Director of Operations to lead a dedicated team. This role involves ensuring efficient service delivery, developing strategic goals, and fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in emergency management and personnel management, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be ready to take on challenges. This innovative organization offers a flexible and non-traditional work schedule, allowing you to make a significant impact in disaster response while supporting a mission-driven culture.

Benefits

Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off

Generous holiday schedule

Matching 401k contributions

100% company-paid health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off to volunteer

All-inclusive onboarding experience

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in military, disaster response, or emergency management.
• Proven record in managing, training, and developing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of services and develop team performance goals.
• Coordinate response activities with local, state, and federal agencies.

Skills

Personnel Management

Disaster Response Coordination

Emergency Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Technology Tools for Remote Work

Job description

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.
• Establish and maintain the 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 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.
• 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.

Special Requirements:

• This is a full-time REMOTE / HYBRID position 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: Deputy Director

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.

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.