Deputy Director, Trades Academy

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Deputy Director, Trades Academy to join our Rebuild Operations. The Deputy Director, Trades Academy will be key in leading the pilot and implementation of trade skills credentialing and certification at Team Rubicon. This role will focus on creating and balancing daily execution, long-term team development, and support the design and implementation of a programmatic vision. The Trades Academy Deputy Director will execute implementation of the strategic goals of the organization, cross-functionally collaborate to achieve those goals, and build the team of professionals who support all the Academy’s active and development activities.

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 Director, Long-Term Recovery Programs and is remotely based within the United States.

Duties:

• Develop team performance goals and objectives while mentoring direct reports and on performance management; provide strategic direction in developing individual staff.
• Support the design and implementation of programming envisioned to offer transitioning military veterans and others a route into the trades, focused on post-disaster construction.
• Build and manage a cross-functional team of employees within the Trades Academy.
• Influence the Trades Academy program build that has dedicated multi-year funding.
• Lead initiatives to recruit, engage, and train leaders.
• Develop and implement internal communication, meeting cadence, reporting, and business processes.
• Pilot and build Team Rubicon’s investment in skilled trades development for the Trades Academy.
• Coordinate closely with industry partnerships, course and certification development, delivery, and quality control.
• Recommend procurement, within budgetary allocation, of goods and services necessary for efficient administration and effective execution of the Trades Academy operations.

Experience and Background:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with cross-functional and multi-level effectiveness
• Successful past performance in leading a trades academy is highly desired
• Has experience in trades education and the desire to innovate in the space
• Excellent personnel management and leadership experience such as recruiting, managing, training, and developing employees
• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience in the military, disaster recovery, or trades management
• Proficient with technology tools and in remote working for communicating and coordinating with an extensive network of TR staff members, Greyshirts, and external stakeholders

Special Requirements:

• This is a full time; remote position based in the United States and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule
• Other Travel: At least 25% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities focused within the assigned territory
• Local Travel: Reliable transportation is required. The person filling this position will be expected to travel within their local area to support ongoing efforts
• Evening and weekend schedule supporting leadership meetings, video conferences, events, and operations

Job Type:

• Full-time, salary, exempt

Job Tier:

• Deputy Director

Pay Range:

• $93,087 - $104,723 per year

Cultural Principles:

• Mission First, Greyshirt Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need
• Step into the Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful and determined no matter how chaotic the situation
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency and financial stewardship.

Perks of the Team:

• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
• Generous Paid Time Off
• In-office gym (for LAHQ roles)
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4% with no vesting requirement
• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)
• One-week all-inclusive onboarding experience
• Fully stocked kitchens and frequent catered lunches
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents

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.