Deputy Director, Operations

Summary

Join Team Rubicon as a Deputy Director, Operations and lead a team managing disaster response operations. You will implement strategic goals, build cross-team collaboration, and oversee service delivery in the East Branch. This role requires a deep understanding of operational functions and involves personnel management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Based in Atlanta, GA, this full-time, remote/hybrid position offers a flexible schedule and significant travel. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in disaster response, emergency management, or a related field, along with proven leadership skills and proficiency in technology.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Establishing and maintaining 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
• 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