[Hiring] Senior Associate, Mission Support (Planning) @Team Rubicon

Role Description

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Senior Associate, Mission Support (Planning) ("International Focus") to join TR's Programs Mission Support team. The Senior Associate will serve primarily as the focal point for preparation, planning, and deployment of Team Rubicon’s international operations.

• Serve as the primary Mission Support Branch (MSB) Planning representative for international matters.
• Conduct mission analysis and operational planning for responses to global natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies, and other complex crises.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on safety and security in the global humanitarian environment.
• Support the development and maintenance of security, contingency, and/or emergency response plans.
• Provide mission planning support for domestic operations when needed.
• Lead familiarization and training of MSB teammates and other functions & departments.
• Build a bench of Greyshirt volunteer leaders with fluency in planning operations in the international humanitarian arena.
• Conduct and support QA/QC activities for operations and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
• Build and sustain professional networks across the humanitarian sector.
• Represent Team Rubicon confidently in external forums and inter-agency coordination groups.
• Use a variety of technology and communication platforms.
• Support operational data collection, synthesis, analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in global disaster response, emergency management, crisis operations, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating operations in complex environments.
• Experience engaging external partners in an operational planning or coordination context.
• Experience contributing to safety, security, or risk-informed planning in dynamic environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in time-sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated ability to brief a variety of audiences clearly.
• Experience working with volunteers and developing capacity in operational environments.
• Familiarity with complex information systems and communication technologies.
• Experience with GIS and complex data collection & analysis tools preferred.

Requirements

• This is a full-time, REMOTE position based anywhere within the continental United States ("Lower 48").
• Irregular work hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays will be frequent.
• At least 25% non-local travel domestically and internationally often on short notice.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport and necessary travel documentation.
• Must be comfortable supporting operations in dynamic, austere, or unstable environments.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and TR’s mission & cultural values.

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.

Company Description

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering inclusion, growth, and innovation.