Director, Long-Term Recovery Programs

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Director, Long-Term Recovery Programs to join our Rebuild Operations. The Director, Long-Term Recovery Programs will be an organizational leader for Long-term Recovery capacity building through Trade skills credentialing and certification programming as well construction service delivery. This role must balance daily execution, long-term team development, and organizational and programmatic strategy. This will require a detailed understanding of rebuild operations and vision for Team Rubicon’s programming in trade skills development as well as close coordination across all Departments. The Director, Long-term Recovery Programs will provide a clear strategic vision, develop and gain buy-in for cross-departmental strategic initiatives, and help execute Team Rubicon’s work in the long-term recovery space.

Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization quickly becoming a household name in disaster response and humanitarianism. This position reports to TR’s Chief Programs Officer and is based out of TR’s Rebuild HQ in Houston, TX.

Duties:

• Design, own, and oversee programmatic strategy and execution of Rebuild and Trade skills development services.
• Assume responsibility to support continued execution of post-disaster construction by organic staff and contract partners.
• Maximize the effectiveness of every dollar invested to get families back into safe, stable, more resilient homes.
• Lead Team Rubicon’s investment in skilled trades development, the Trades Academy, to offer transitioning military veterans and others a route into the trades, focused on post-disaster construction.
• Shape and mature a program build that has dedicated multi-year funding.
• Maximize impact in delivery of Team Rubicon's services.
• Inspire, lead, manage a growing team of full-time employees.
• Build influence and rapport with strategic governmental and non-governmental partners.
• Foster an award-winning culture of inclusiveness and diversity.
• Oversee execution of the annual budget for recovery operations.
• Lead development of Trades Academy budget and build plan.
• Develop team performance goals and administer performance management.
• Innovate disaster recovery, constantly seeks ways to improve operational support.
• Evangelize within and outside the organization Rebuild and Trades Academy current and future impact on community resiliency.

Experience and Background:

• 10-15 years of relevant professional experience in the military, construction, or trades management/skills development
• Uniquely trained to help build community resilience and maintain the fabric of communities
• Has experience in trades education and the desire to innovate in the space
• Proven record of personnel management experience such as leading teams, developing staff for leadership roles, and promoting a positive and inclusive work environment
• Proficient with technology tools and in remote working for communicating and coordinating with a large network of TR staff members and external stakeholders

Special Requirements:

• This is a full time; (both remote & in-office will be considered) position based in the Houston Metro area 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:

• Director

Pay Range:

• $114,959 - $143,699 per year

Cultural Principles:

• Mission First, Greyshirt 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:

• Generous 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
• Fully stocked kitchens and frequent catered lunches
• In-office gym (for LAHQ roles)
• One-week all-inclusive onboarding experience

The health of our staff and volunteers is a top priority for Team Rubicon. We require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. If you are not willing to be vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless Team Rubicon approves a valid exemption and reasonable accommodation for qualifying religious or medical reasons (or for other categories protected by applicable law). This policy is intended to comply with all state and local laws, including all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Learn more about Team Rubicon:  

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org 
• Facebook: Facebook.com/TeamRubicon 
• Twitter: @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.