Associate, Operations (East Branch) - North Carolina/South Carolina

About the role

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, managing competing priorities and keeping multiple stakeholders informed. This role involves building relationships with community partners in emergency management, VOAD, and local disaster assistance organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Associate will motivate and inspire coworkers, contractors, volunteer leaders, and volunteers to enhance Team Rubicon’s service delivery within assigned geographies.

This is a full-time, remote position based in North Carolina or South Carolina (preference for Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; or Columbia, SC) with a flexible, non-traditional work schedule. Reliable transportation is required for local travel, and at least 25% non-local travel is expected to support broader organizational activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute Team Rubicon’s strategy to enhance rapid, local disaster response capabilities.
• 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.
• Manage purchasing and expenses according to the Branch budget plan and approve events in the system.

Emergency Operations Support

• 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 duties assigned by EOC leadership.
• Participate in the activation, operation, and deactivation of the EOC, ensuring effective response coordination.

Disaster 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 efficient resource deployment.
• Facilitate communication between field operations, the EOC, and external stakeholders.

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, including recruiting, managing, training, and developing employees and volunteers.
• Proficiency with technology tools and remote work for coordinating with a large network of TR staff, Greyshirts (volunteers), and external stakeholders.
• Successful past performance in leading volunteers is highly desired.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time, salaried, exempt position is $48,936.26 – $68,608.00 per year. The hiring range reflects where we most likely intend to hire, with compensation varying based on market conditions, cost of living, skills, capabilities, and experience.

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.

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.