Associate, Operations (West Branch) - SoCal

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking an Associate, Operations to join our Programs 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 Southern California. 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 and is based remote within the Greater Los Angeles or Greater San Diego Areas.

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

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. 

Experience and Background:  

• 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
• Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired  

Special Requirements: 

• This is a full-time; remote position and can be based out of the following locations: Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA 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 25% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities focused within the assigned territory

Job Type: 

• Full-time, salary, exempt

Job Tier:   

• Associate

Pay Range:  

• $53,470.56 - $80,205.84 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   

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.