Associate, Operations

Summary

Join Team Rubicon as an Associate, Operations and contribute to our disaster response efforts in Southern California. You will collaborate with community partners, manage volunteers, and support emergency operations. This remote position, based in Los Angeles or San Diego, offers a flexible schedule and requires experience in disaster response or related fields. Responsibilities include relationship building, program delivery, and emergency operations support. The ideal candidate possesses strong personnel management skills and proficiency in technology. Team Rubicon offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• 1-3 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
• Evening and weekend schedule supporting leadership meetings, video conferences, events, and operations
• Reliable transportation is required. The person filling this position will be expected to travel within their local area to support ongoing efforts
• At least 25% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities focused within the assigned territory

Responsibilities

• 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 Greyshirt volunteer leaders
• Purchasing and expenses according to the Branch budget plan and approving events in the system
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Successful past performance in leading volunteers

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